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BK03 WCR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,252 mi
Last recorded51,252 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WCR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 51,252 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,247 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 51,244 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 51,223 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,219 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,013 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 51,011 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 50,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 50,719 miles

Emissions not tested Due to cat not fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 48,309 miles

Emissions not tested Cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2017 39,780 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 39,766 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,830 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,783 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension strut

Fail 22 Apr 2009 25,781 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

slight play in o/s/f suspension strut

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WCR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 WCR registered?

BK03 WCR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is BK03 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 WCR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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