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BW03 YSN

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,317 mi
Last recorded82,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 YSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 82,317 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2019 82,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 78,203 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides into flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,317 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 75,313 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,846 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,566 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 47,566 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 37,037 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 37,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

rear boot damaged but no sharpe edges

rear bumper damaged but no sharpe edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,810 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 31,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,473 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 13,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,413 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 8,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 3,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,425 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,499 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,504 miles

front tyres worn close to minimum tread depth limit.

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 YSN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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