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AP03 BKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,719 mi
Last recorded122,719 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 122,719 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox.

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

Slight leak from front exhaust flexable section.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 122,544 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak from gearbox.

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

Slight leak from front exhaust flexable section.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 101,480 miles

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

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)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 3 Jan 2014 101,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,959 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

coolant level low

offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Fail 21 Jan 2013 81,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

coolant level low

offside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror taped up but secure

Fail 28 Jan 2012 69,393 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror taped up but secure

handbrake has excess travel

Pass 30 Oct 2010 62,486 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 62,486 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,625 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,625 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,620 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 35,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,310 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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AP03 BKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP03 BKJ, 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 AP03 BKJ registered?

AP03 BKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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