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BF03 KBV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,361 mi
Last recorded122,361 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,361 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,884 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 108,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front plus worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 94,541 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside front postion lamp dull

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 94,541 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside front postion lamp dull

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 80,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,317 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal rubber wearing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,956 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,489 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,023 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,025 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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BF03 KBV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BF03 KBV, 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 BF03 KBV registered?

BF03 KBV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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