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BC03 KNR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,774 mi
Last recorded105,774 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 KNR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,774 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 93,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 93,166 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,433 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 81,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,410 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,578 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 68,528 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2016 67,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,555 miles

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

Sat nav mount fitted but not affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Sep 2015 57,554 miles

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

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

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

Sat nav mount fitted but not affecting drivers view

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,778 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 43,760 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 30,772 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 21,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 19,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,069 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 10,615 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 9,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 5,408 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 5,408 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BC03 KNR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BC03 KNR, 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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BC03 KNR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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