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BK03 XOU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,746 mi
Last recorded156,746 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 156,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 153,465 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER PAD MISSING

ENGINE COOLANT EXPANSION BOTTLE LEAKING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 146,235 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2014 139,529 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/r inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 4 May 2013 129,801 miles

Both sides outer sills slightly flexing when thumb pressure is applied.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver door strap fractured.

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder very worn.

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

Power steering fluid contaminated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 119,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 108,143 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 107,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade split

strong advise. offside steering rack boot starting to get contamanated with oil also front offside lower arms bushes

very strong advise engine oil level is just above the minimum mark on dip stick

strong advise. very bad engine oil leak from rear of engine area

Fail 16 Apr 2010 91,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade split

strong advise. offside steering rack boot starting to get contamanated with oil also front offside lower arms bushes

very strong advise engine oil level is just above the minimum mark on dip stick

strong advise. very bad engine oil leak from rear of engine area

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,993 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 69,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 106,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 85,814 miles

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

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

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 XOU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XOU, 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 XOU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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