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BK03 AOP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,413 mi
Last recorded54,413 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 AOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,413 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 54,413 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,264 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber mounting plate lip excessively corroded but not affecting steering, suspension or brakes

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber mounting plate lip excessively corroded but not affecting steering, suspension or brakes

Pass 6 May 2016 50,255 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 50,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. head lamp will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,756 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 45,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,198 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 41,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,993 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 30,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,359 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 8,711 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 2,016 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 2,016 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 60,799 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 43,454 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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BK03 AOP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK03 AOP, 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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BK03 AOP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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