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BK03 SWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

172,715 mi
Last recorded172,715 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 172,715 miles

EML light staying on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3m (5.2.3 (e))

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

baffles and slight leak to center exhaust box

general corrosion to underside

o/s front and rear outer sills starting to corrode

o/s front wing panel corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2021 170,553 miles

o/s/ outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f inner tie excessive play

rear cross member starting to corrode

Fail 23 Aug 2021 170,527 miles

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

o/s/ outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f inner tie excessive play

rear cross member starting to corrode

suspect play to o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 26 Aug 2020 167,998 miles

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2020 167,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2019 165,562 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

engine hunting

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2019 165,561 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

engine hunting

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 161,385 miles

high level stop lamp not working

o/s handbrake performance slightly down

Fail 11 Apr 2018 161,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stop lamp not working

o/s handbrake performance slightly down

Pass 3 Apr 2017 156,072 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres 0mm on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2017 155,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres 0mm on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,160 miles

both front tyres wearing low

slight play to n/s/f steering system

Pass 18 Mar 2015 142,452 miles

oil leaks

Fail 16 Mar 2015 142,429 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2014 135,634 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 135,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,725 miles

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

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

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

bonnet hard to open

Fail 1 Mar 2013 117,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

bonnet hard to open

Pass 13 Feb 2012 105,329 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 28 Feb 2011 95,774 miles

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

Steering rack has slight play in inner track rod

Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,598 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,122 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 63,349 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 51,991 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 51,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 42,391 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

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 SWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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