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BK03 AUY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,581 mi
Last recorded93,581 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 AUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 93,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,689 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 86,689 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,259 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,258 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,178 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 65,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 115,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 109,884 miles

car leaking oil

Fail 14 Jan 2012 109,884 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

car leaking oil

Pass 2 Oct 2010 100,470 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 100,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL LEAKS FROM ROCKER COVER,T/BELT DUE

Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,657 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 86,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 72,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 55,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,500 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 39,500 miles

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

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 AUY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AUY, 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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What year was BK03 AUY registered?

BK03 AUY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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