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BK03 KXJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,639 mi
Last recorded135,639 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 KXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 135,639 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 135,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 127,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,752 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 111,243 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,969 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 75,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 66,449 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 55,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,756 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,017 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 KXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KXJ, 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 BK03 KXJ registered?

BK03 KXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 KXJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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