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BX03 BKE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,543 mi
Last recorded51,543 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 51,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed

front disc pitted front pads low inner

Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 121,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 44,968 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 44,967 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,595 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,594 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 41,594 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,450 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 39,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,468 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 37,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 35,446 miles

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

front disc worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 31,195 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,164 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 29,161 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,086 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 27,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,790 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,454 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 16,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BX03 BKE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BX03 BKE, 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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BX03 BKE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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