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BW52 OKT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,742 mi
Last recorded70,742 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,742 miles

advise n/s rear tyre getting low

advise screen cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2014 110,649 miles

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise n/s rear tyre getting low

advise screen cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 97,375 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,591 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 79,536 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,208 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 71,208 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

air bag light shows fault

car shows evidence of accident damage

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,763 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,047 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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BW52 OKT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BW52 OKT, 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 BW52 OKT registered?

BW52 OKT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BW52 OKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 OKT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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