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BK03 AVP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,515 mi
Last recorded120,515 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,515 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 111,310 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 111,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,582 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,353 miles

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

alternator belt perished.

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,353 miles

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

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

alternator belt perished.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,818 miles

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

alternator belt cracking and fraying slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2016 82,818 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 inch (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

alternator belt cracking and fraying slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,122 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,268 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 71,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 71,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 58,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 46,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads have aprox 10 percent of material left

front discs lipped and have slight corrosion brake performance reading all ok

Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,707 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 10,756 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 AVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AVP, 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 AVP registered?

BK03 AVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BK03 AVP safe to buy?

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