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BX03 PWN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,990 mi
Last recorded142,990 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,990 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,546 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

wipers smear slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2016 134,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both anti roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

hanger on exhaust broken

Fail 20 Mar 2015 129,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

center exhaust bracket broke

Pass 20 Mar 2015 129,261 miles

center exhaust bracket broke

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,608 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broke

Pass 26 Feb 2013 119,602 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 119,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 110,403 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2012 110,376 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 99,772 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2009 78,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,042 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,721 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 PWN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PWN, 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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BX03 PWN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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