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BK03 XJP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XJP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 136,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

corrosion front wings

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

underside of vehicle deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2024 132,748 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 21 Jun 2023 129,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

various corrosion building up underneath of vehicle

Fail 21 Jun 2023 129,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

various corrosion building up underneath of vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2022 124,077 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion building up underneath of body

Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,426 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 119,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 119,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 118,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 118,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,238 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 113,002 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 113,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 109,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,799 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 89,799 miles

Nearside Front 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 Apr 2010 77,829 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,809 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge /no cord showing at test

Pass 9 May 2008 56,186 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 56,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 44,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,044 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 XJP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

BK03 XJP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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