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BW03 KGX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,840 mi
Last recorded128,840 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 128,840 miles

Exhaust blow

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2018 128,840 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust blow

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

N/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2017 128,121 miles

Oil light flashed on but went off

Fail 9 Oct 2017 128,112 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil light flashed on but went off

Pass 6 Oct 2016 117,178 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Slight exhaust blow front

Fail 1 Oct 2016 117,177 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Slight exhaust blow front

Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,154 miles

Exhaust front mount broken on o/s /front

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wipers slightly split

water leak from engine area

Fail 22 Sep 2014 113,702 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

water leak from engine area

Pass 2 Sep 2013 111,020 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorbers weak

n/s/f tyre cut to sidewall no cord exposed

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 99,747 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,214 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,676 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 58,067 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 45,236 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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BW03 KGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BW03 KGX, 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 BW03 KGX registered?

BW03 KGX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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