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BW03 KPU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp tarnished

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,064 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,395 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 83,395 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when footbrake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,187 miles

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2014 78,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,604 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,604 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,526 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,169 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 46,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 39,966 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,384 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 KPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KPU, 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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BW03 KPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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