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BK03 AXJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

115,836 mi
Last recorded115,836 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 AXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,836 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 115,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 115,903 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

front brake pads are low

Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,205 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

rear number plate de laminated

Fail 5 Feb 2018 112,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

rear number plate de laminated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 104,554 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

rear number plate de laminated

Fail 31 Jan 2017 104,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

rear number plate de laminated

Pass 6 Feb 2016 110,325 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 100,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

signs of corrosion front exhaust

Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

signs of corrosion front exhaust

Pass 24 May 2013 76,766 miles

ENGINE BREATHER HOSES DETERIORATED

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 195/60/15H

SPLITS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 195/60/15H

Fail 24 May 2013 76,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

ENGINE BREATHER HOSES DETERIORATED

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 195/60/15H

SPLITS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 195/60/15H

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,417 miles

ENGINE BREATHER HOSE DETERIORATING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON

FRONT No.PLATE DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 195/60/15H

Fail 28 Apr 2012 62,416 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE BREATHER HOSE DETERIORATING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON

FRONT No.PLATE DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 195/60/15H

Pass 10 May 2011 53,173 miles

engine management lamp on

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside sill damaged

rear roadsprings corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2011 53,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management lamp on

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside sill damaged

rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,862 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 41,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,435 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear suspension appears to be slighty damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2009 37,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear suspension appears to be slighty damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,782 miles

front pads very low

Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre worn down to legal limit

some damage to n/s & o/s rear tyre tread area

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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BK03 AXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BK03 AXJ, 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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BK03 AXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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