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BW03 KUR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,808 mi
Last recorded85,808 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,808 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,596 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 85,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,675 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 84,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,956 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 81,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,266 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 80,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,892 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 102,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,899 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 96,889 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 96,879 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,530 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 70,370 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 70,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 63,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,961 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,967 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,651 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,704 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2005 34,448 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 KUR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUR, 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 KUR registered?

BW03 KUR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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