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BF03 KEU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

135,292 mi
Last recorded135,292 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 135,292 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion in places

Pass 8 Mar 2024 130,929 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 130,905 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 121,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 121,178 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner all (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2020 116,396 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front rear offside nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,498 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,724 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cut in wall

Fail 20 Mar 2018 105,724 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Front tyre slight cut in wall

Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 94,240 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,235 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 87,235 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,917 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 79,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 73,582 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 66,877 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 66,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 58,853 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 50,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 50,015 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,856 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 40,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 30,270 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 30,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2007 19,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,986 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 KEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BF03 KEU, 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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BF03 KEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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