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BD03 KCV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,734 mi
Last recorded122,734 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,734 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe not fully surcure in flitch

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 119,532 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened bush worn (2.4.G.1)

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

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 119,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened bush worn (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 114,910 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 114,910 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,674 miles

slight exhaust blow at centre section join

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,642 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 80,642 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,578 miles

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

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,622 miles

HEADER TANK CAP HEAVILLY STAINED WITH COOLANT

POWER STEERING PUMP FRONT PULLEY SEAL DAMP WITH OIL

SQUEEKING NOISE FROM AROUND AUXILARY DRIVE BELT AREA,FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,345 miles

N/S/F-O/S/F & Rear wiper blades split at ends, recommend replacement.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,881 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,845 miles

Both hand break cables are starting to seize,causing the hand break to be slow to release.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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BD03 KCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 BD03 KCV, 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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BD03 KCV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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