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BW03 KRF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

198,096 mi
Last recorded198,096 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 198,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 180,722 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 180,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2016 165,191 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 148,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 148,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 129,785 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 30 Sep 2014 129,785 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 113,069 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 113,069 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on handbrake

n/s steering rack boot slightly perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2012 103,911 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on handbrake

n/s steering rack boot slightly perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front steering rack gaitor slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall, wearing on edges and worn to 2mm

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall and worn to 2mm

Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,979 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,903 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 73,903 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,826 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 62,649 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,762 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 51,762 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,830 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 KRF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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