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BW03 KTC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

28,560 mi
Last recorded28,560 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,560 miles

main front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2018 26,279 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side including ball joints (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate delaminating

exhaust system corrodeing

Fail 6 Mar 2018 26,274 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side including ball joints (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate delaminating

exhaust system corrodeing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake caliper return spring missing

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,670 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Mar 2016 22,670 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

oil leak on engine

Fail 31 Mar 2015 20,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 18,097 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 14,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 8,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyres cracks on outer sidewall

nearside and offside front tyres wear and cuts on main tread

Pass 20 Jul 2009 5,815 miles

all tyres cracking on outer side wall

nearside and offside rear tyres wear on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2009 5,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracking on outer side wall

nearside and offside rear tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 2,472 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,527 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 13,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,408 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 KTC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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