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BF03 KCA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,531 mi
Last recorded111,531 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 111,531 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 111,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,143 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,726 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,038 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall protector bead.

Fail 31 Jul 2010 83,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall protector bead.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,043 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 79,043 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,991 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,989 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,939 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 KCA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

BF03 KCA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BF03 KCA safe to buy?

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