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BT03 LKA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,580 mi
Last recorded164,580 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 164,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil & gear box oil ()

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

e.m.l light on

Fail 1 Jun 2017 164,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil & gear box oil ()

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

e.m.l light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 159,172 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 153,566 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 26 May 2015 153,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Heat shield loose

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 9 May 2014 136,987 miles

Front number plare fading

Front to rear brake pipes begining to corrode.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight bind on offside front wheel.

Pass 9 May 2014 136,987 miles

Front number plare fading

Front to rear brake pipes begining to corrode.

Slight bind on offside front wheel.

Pass 10 May 2013 120,725 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 106,471 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches duue to trims fitted.

Pass 20 May 2011 90,881 miles

Both Wiper blades need cleaning

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 70,419 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,596 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 2 May 2008 45,266 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 18 May 2007 38,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,140 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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BT03 LKA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BT03 LKA, 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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BT03 LKA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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