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BC03 LKE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,250 mi
Last recorded83,250 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 LKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,250 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 83,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 74,249 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 74,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 71,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,202 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 69,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,387 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 65,387 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,151 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread feathering

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,428 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 51,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,410 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 47,410 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 43,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 39,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 35,810 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 35,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,917 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 20,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 18,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 11,566 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 11,566 miles

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

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 LKE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BC03 LKE, 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 LKE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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