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BP03 EPK

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,567 mi
Last recorded91,567 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 EPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,567 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 91,439 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,225 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 70,008 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill,holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 66,458 miles

steering rack has leak of fluid

Fail 10 Oct 2015 66,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

steering rack has leak of fluid

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,252 miles

near side rear tyre wall slighty perished

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,469 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 52,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,376 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,104 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 43,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,737 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 40,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 37,598 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,631 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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BP03 EPK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP03 EPK, 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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BP03 EPK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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