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BK03 AZW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,202 mi
Last recorded117,202 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 AZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 117,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brakes pipes covered in grease with others corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Damage to N/S/F wing.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Metal object in tyre. 1955515. ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 117,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.9 limit. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Sorted. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 1956015 fitted with 1955515 on other side. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Sorted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brakes pipes covered in grease with others corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Metal object in tyre. 1955515. ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 113,755 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

general corrosion under vehicle

offside and nearside rear sills corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2021 113,755 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

offside and nearside rear sills corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2021 113,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak coolant low ()

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 109,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked

Pass 16 May 2019 101,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rears wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 31 May 2018 98,106 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

all four tyre treads cracking

Pass 25 May 2017 95,213 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted (seatbelt not checked).

Fail 25 May 2017 95,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted (seatbelt not checked).

Pass 26 May 2016 91,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 86,738 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 79,791 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 72,462 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 72,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 65,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,909 miles

advisory.offside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 27 May 2010 50,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,480 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,114 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advisory both rear tyres surface cracks around tread walls.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,027 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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BK03 AZW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BK03 AZW, 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 AZW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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