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BK03 ASU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,964 mi
Last recorded117,964 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 ASU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 117,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wipers auto park faulty

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing inner

wiper parking faulty

Fail 13 Mar 2012 93,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2011 91,241 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2011 91,241 miles

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

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

reverse light not working

sidewall cracked offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,548 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriated/cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 79,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,722 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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BK03 ASU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK03 ASU, 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 BK03 ASU registered?

BK03 ASU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BK03 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 ASU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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