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BW03 KNF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,530 mi
Last recorded72,530 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,530 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 66,428 miles

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

Headlamp beam slightly haized on both sides

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 65,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn/corroaded

rear brake discs worn/corroaded

slight damage to lower of front bumper on o/s

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 61,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,141 miles

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

rear n plate discolouring

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,745 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 40,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorting

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,346 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 25,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KNF, 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 KNF registered?

BW03 KNF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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