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BW52 OTS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,970 mi
Last recorded155,970 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OTS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2018 155,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear, inner wheel arches and inner sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

****Emissions not tested as significant smoke when statically tested before test, unable to road test to clear due to other failures****

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

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

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

coolant leak

crack across whole of lower windscreen, not in drivers view

offside front tyre worn and cut to tread, all brake pipes corroded, outer sills corroded

significant corrosion to nearside rear suspension lower arm and rear brake baking plates

wipers a little smeary, front number plate cracked, nearside front side lamp bulb a little dim.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 151,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

steering rack notchie

Fail 11 Jan 2017 151,186 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill coroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

steering rack notchie

Pass 14 Jan 2016 145,056 miles

Clonk from steering when oscillating from side to side no fault found

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rubber offside rear anti roll bar linkage worn

Some corrosion to all brake pipes

coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 131,994 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slightly damp around fuel tank

Fail 14 Jan 2015 131,994 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slightly damp around fuel tank

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,518 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

general rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2012 103,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 97,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 89,698 miles

wiper blade split,clearing screen.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 82,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,387 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,757 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,084 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 81,745 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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BW52 OTS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW52 OTS, 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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BW52 OTS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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