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BK03 XBM

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,071 mi
Last recorded96,071 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 96,071 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2011 93,092 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2011 93,092 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Sep 2010 90,811 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,811 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 88,270 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 88,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 85,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2006 79,099 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 XBM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

BK03 XBM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is BK03 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 XBM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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