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BW03 KSZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,977 mi
Last recorded121,977 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2017 121,977 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 94,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,612 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 84,612 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Oct 2013 81,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 73,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,053 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,666 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 58,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,878 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,115 miles

advise nearside rear tyre slight misshaped

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 KSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

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

Is BW03 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 KSZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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