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BK03 BBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,563 mi
Last recorded133,563 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2016 133,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,715 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 121,715 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,981 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 106,981 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,408 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,493 miles

o/s/f mirror case broken but not the glass

Fail 15 Oct 2007 51,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f mirror case broken but not the glass

Nail in rear tyre

o/s/r tyre tred worn

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,320 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 37,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BBZ, 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 BBZ registered?

BK03 BBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 BBZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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