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BC03 KRD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,958 mi
Last recorded207,958 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 KRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 207,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear throughout (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 207,946 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose, under heat shield (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear throughout (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 196,405 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 180,631 miles

coil springs corroding brake pipes slight surface corrosion n/s f tyre low tread rear number plate deteriorating rear brake pads low exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Dec 2014 180,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil springs corroding brake pipes slight surface corrosion n/s f tyre low tread rear number plate deteriorating rear brake pads low exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2013 160,525 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 148,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 136,728 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 136,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 126,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 126,388 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 119,651 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 119,651 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 112,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 97,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,063 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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BC03 KRD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KRD, 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 KRD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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