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BW03 KVM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,475 mi
Last recorded159,475 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 159,475 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres cutting out inner edge

exhaust shield loose

nsf and osf brake disc scored

Pass 20 Jan 2017 146,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 146,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 126,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,612 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 108,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 99,779 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 99,501 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 90,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside inner brake pad appears very low

re-fitted offside headlamp bulb correctly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,527 miles

nearside inner brake pad appears very low

re-fitted offside headlamp bulb correctly

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,927 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 80,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2009 71,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,613 miles

both front tyres coming close to limit aprx 3/4mm BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.8/4MM

Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,793 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 51,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,306 miles

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

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 KVM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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