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BW03 KKB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,944 mi
Last recorded88,944 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,944 miles

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,077 miles

Both rear radias arm bushes are split/deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Front brake discs are worn

Rear exhaust section front mount is corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,546 miles

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit/wearing on inner edges

nearside and offside rear suspension arm front bushes bonding breaking

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2011 72,546 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit/wearing on inner edges

nearside and offside rear suspension arm front bushes bonding breaking

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 8 May 2010 57,587 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 57,587 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,088 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 42,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,720 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jul 2007 32,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,913 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 27,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear trailing arm bush's - slight play -advise

Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,112 miles

rear trailing arm bush's - slight play -advise

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 KKB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BW03 KKB, 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 KKB registered?

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

Is BW03 KKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 KKB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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