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BK03 XPP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,622 mi
Last recorded125,622 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 125,622 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,629 miles

coil spring corroded both fronts & both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,006 miles

both front & both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 89,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

both front & both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,933 miles

recommend diagnostic check on ABS system. Warning lamp flashed on during brake efficency test, also lamp failed to illuminate once,no further problem.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,066 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,066 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,958 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 40,958 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 27,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,750 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,807 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,067 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE PERISHING

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 XPP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

BK03 XPP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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