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BK03 KYJ

2003 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,308 mi
Last recorded175,308 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 KYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 175,308 miles

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

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

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

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

brake peadle rubber worn

near side mirror broken

Fail 31 Mar 2018 175,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

brake peadle rubber worn

near side mirror broken

Pass 31 Mar 2017 151,989 miles

Coolant leak coolant reservoir leaking ()

Nearside mirror glass missing

Oil leak ()

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 31 Mar 2017 151,989 miles

Coolant leak coolant reservoir leaking ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Oil leak ()

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,778 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air leak from manifold breather hose

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Mar 2016 125,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air leak from manifold breather hose

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Fail 30 Mar 2015 100,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,767 miles

anti slip on brake wearing

high level brake light disconected

horn weak

power steering level close to min

Fail 14 Mar 2014 81,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

anti slip on brake wearing

high level brake light disconected

horn weak

power steering level close to min

Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,380 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 67,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,288 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,910 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 5,440 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 41,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,765 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 33,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,316 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 KYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KYJ, 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 KYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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