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BW03 XDX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,544 mi
Last recorded167,544 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 167,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 167,543 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 163,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

rear coil springs and suspension arms corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 160,266 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,261 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,888 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 107,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre heavily perrished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 105,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front wiper split

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 26 Jul 2011 105,434 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front wiper split

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 20 Jul 2010 103,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 103,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 98,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 94,881 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 85,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate dirty / faded

Fail 12 Nov 2007 85,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 57,152 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 57,152 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BW03 XDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 XDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW03 XDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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