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BK03 XAV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,240 mi
Last recorded137,240 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 137,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 130,916 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 130,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 125,320 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 125,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 120,508 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 115,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 111,126 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 108,819 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 103,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 96,525 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 96,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 105,923 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 XAV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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