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BX03 DWP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,849 mi
Last recorded102,849 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 DWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,849 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre outer tread starting to perish

Front Tyres worn on inner and outer tread also close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,076 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view front o/s mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front n/s inner/outter thread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s inner/outter thread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,954 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,686 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 78,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,373 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 57,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,288 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,382 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 44,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,045 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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BX03 DWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BX03 DWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX03 DWP registered?

BX03 DWP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BX03 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 DWP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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