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BW03 KNJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,048 mi
Last recorded107,048 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 107,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,021 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,254 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 95,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 92,413 miles

Note ; battery cover missing

Drivers view ; slight judder on wipers

Driveshafts ; o/s outer c.v. gaiter deformed , recommend attention

Exhaust ; centre section deteriorated , minor leak at centre silencer

Lighting ; o/s headlamp dip beam image kick high , suspect bulb ?

Note ; o/s/f electric window faulty

Suspension ; rear coil springs corroded at lower mount

Wheel nuts covered / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 29 May 2015 92,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Drivers view ; slight judder on wipers

Driveshafts ; o/s outer c.v. gaiter deformed , recommend attention

Exhaust ; centre section deteriorated , minor leak at centre silencer

Lighting ; o/s headlamp dip beam image kick high , suspect bulb ?

Note ; battery cover missing

Note ; o/s/f electric window faulty

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Suspension ; rear coil springs corroded at lower mount

Wheel nuts covered / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 29 May 2014 89,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 86,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyre have perished outer side walls

Pass 15 May 2013 86,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyre have perished outer side walls

Pass 28 May 2012
Fail 28 May 2012 84,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,519 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,519 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front dfiscs rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,836 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 51,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,654 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,789 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 KNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

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

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