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BW03 XGS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,429 mi
Last recorded103,429 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,429 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 103,429 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 98,939 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 94,696 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2014 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 84,397 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,829 miles

Front discss lightly worn.

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,992 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement

sump corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement

sump corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,685 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,749 miles

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,676 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 XGS 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 XGS, 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 XGS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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