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BW03 XKV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,549 mi
Last recorded125,549 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag light on

centre mirror missing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,720 miles

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

Oil leak

high travil from handbrake lever

Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,745 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing unevan on inner edge

Near side rear wheel bearing has slight play

Near side wiper blade split

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side rear wheel bearing has slight play

Off side wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 101,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Near side rear tyre wearing unevan on inner edge

Near side rear wheel bearing has slight play

Near side wiper blade split

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side rear wheel bearing has slight play

Off side wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,671 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,922 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,360 miles

advise:cuts to both front tyres

advise:crack in windscreen outside of swept area

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 XKV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 XKV registered?

BW03 XKV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 XKV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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