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BK03 WCA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,545 mi
Last recorded81,545 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 75,520 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,800 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 74,799 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,956 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,249 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,799 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Powersteering pump slightly leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,799 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel filler neck corroded

Powersteering pump slightly leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,002 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,143 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit advise replace

offside front tyre worn on inner edge cloise to limit advise replace

Fail 28 Jun 2011 53,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit advise replace

offside front tyre worn on inner edge cloise to limit advise replace

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,219 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 42,219 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,678 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,477 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 3,477 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 42,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,934 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 WCA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

BK03 WCA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 WCA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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