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BW03 XFL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,765 mi
Last recorded108,765 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 108,765 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear springs corroded

Central exhaust bracket broke

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

No revers light

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,423 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 98,421 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,701 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,610 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 86,229 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 81,144 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,319 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)

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

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing low,3mm

Nearside rear suspension arm bush deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing low,3mm

Offside rear tyre wearing low,3mm

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 71,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing low,3mm

Nearside rear suspension arm bush deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing low,3mm

Offside rear tyre wearing low,3mm

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,737 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen wipers sometimes dont park

Fail 24 Jan 2012 59,737 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen wipers sometimes dont park

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,374 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,486 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,011 miles

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 XFL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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