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BW03 XHC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,995 mi
Last recorded52,995 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 52,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 48,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 48,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 46,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,068 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 46,068 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 45,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,433 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 43,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,564 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,522 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracked on sidewalls.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,631 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,517 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,440 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 31,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,750 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,606 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,781 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 13,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,022 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 XHC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHC, 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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What year was BW03 XHC registered?

BW03 XHC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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