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BK03 POA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,573 mi
Last recorded106,573 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 POA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 106,573 miles

General corrosion to underbody

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 106,571 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Feb 2016 99,873 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 99,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,460 miles

slight cracking on o/s n/s rear tyre wall

Fail 31 May 2014 90,187 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 90,187 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 82,766 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 82,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 76,383 miles

ecu light flashing on dash.

front brake discs wearing and lipped.

handbrake holding, but adjustment needed.

Fail 10 May 2012 76,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ecu light flashing on dash.

front brake discs wearing and lipped.

handbrake holding, but adjustment needed.

Fail 14 May 2011 70,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 70,755 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 63,265 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2010 63,265 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,233 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,405 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 41,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 27,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,327 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 POA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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