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BW03 KJE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,667 mi
Last recorded121,667 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,752 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 105,752 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 97,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,401 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 87,401 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,161 miles

Various brake pipes starting to corrode but not considered excessive

Fail 13 Jun 2013 76,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Various brake pipes starting to corrode but not considered excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2012 63,296 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,413 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,764 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,975 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,095 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 KJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJE, 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 KJE registered?

BW03 KJE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is BW03 KJE safe to buy?

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