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BX03 RKA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,477 mi
Last recorded88,477 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 RKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 88,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper and lower part of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded the upper and lower part of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and the suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 86,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper and lower part of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded the upper and lower part of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and the suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,635 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 83,635 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,926 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,926 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,916 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front discs worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,916 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front discs worn

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,623 miles

Front discs worn and corroded

Front wipers poor

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,233 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,233 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,637 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front discs worn inneredge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,905 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,079 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 35,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,415 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,752 miles

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

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

slight rusting on flexible brake hose ferrules

wear on front disc pads

Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,673 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,183 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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BX03 RKA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX03 RKA, 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 RKA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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