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BW03 KRE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,448 mi
Last recorded94,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KRE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 94,448 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,090 miles

Engine Oil level Below minimum!!

Oil Leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 84,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine Oil level Below minimum!!

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,939 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 79,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,353 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,498 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,033 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 46,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 40,245 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,612 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 15,612 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KRE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 KRE registered?

BW03 KRE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is BW03 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 KRE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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