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BK03 TJX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,620 mi
Last recorded161,620 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 TJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 161,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking switch at the pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 139,787 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 130,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on the outer edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 123,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system fouling both front track rod ends fouling on wheels (2.2.D.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on the outer edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 116,417 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,328 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 109,236 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,535 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 86,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No reverse light

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,363 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,205 miles

Both rear trailing arm front bushes split & have slight movement

N/S/F tyre wearing unevenly & on limit

O/S/F tyre wearing unevenly & getting low

O/S/R tyre tread lifting & wearing unevenly

Rear number plate deteriating

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,442 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 52,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,084 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 47,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,163 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,043 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 TJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TJX, 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 TJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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