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BG03 UKK

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

166,128 mi
Last recorded166,128 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UKK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 166,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Underbody/sill panels getting rusty in places

Fail 10 Apr 2026 166,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Underbody/sill panels getting rusty in places

Pass 2 Apr 2025 164,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places

Fail 31 Mar 2025 164,810 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places

Pass 10 Apr 2024 164,153 miles

Both rear sill panels heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 164,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 161,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 24 Mar 2022 158,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places

Fail 22 Mar 2022 158,009 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places

Pass 31 Mar 2021 154,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sill panels/suspension parts/underbody getting rusty in places

Pass 20 Mar 2020 151,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts/underbody getting rusty in places

Pass 28 Mar 2019 145,904 miles

Suspension parts/underbody getting rusty in places

Fail 26 Mar 2019 145,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Suspension parts/underbody getting rusty in places

Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,339 miles

Underbody/suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 10 Apr 2018 140,338 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Underbody/suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,653 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,220 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,205 miles

engine management light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,514 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,031 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,201 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,069 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 65,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,245 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,480 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 35,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,546 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 17,326 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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BG03 UKK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BG03 UKK, 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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BG03 UKK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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