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BK03 WCE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,311 mi
Last recorded116,311 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 116,311 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 110,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 106,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Parrish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,253 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 103,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 94,532 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 94,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,129 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 92,129 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,510 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 85,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,781 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 82,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 67,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 61,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 56,325 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,927 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 49,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,542 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 WCE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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