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BK03 XOE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,353 mi
Last recorded115,353 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,353 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both both sides (3.5.1i)

under seal applied

Fail 2 Jun 2017 115,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under the wheel arch edge (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

both sides inner slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 111,042 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 111,042 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 105,516 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,300 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,119 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 92,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,912 miles

Front brake discs pads approx 4,000 miles left.

Slight buckle to nearside rear wheel.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,175 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,852 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,347 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,951 miles

deep cut to nsf tyre tread

nsr tyre tread heavily out of shape

Fail 22 Mar 2006 34,951 miles

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

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

deep cut to nsf tyre tread

nsr tyre tread heavily out of shape

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 XOE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

BK03 XOE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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