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BK03 BDF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,875 mi
Last recorded183,875 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 183,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 176,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 167,092 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 167,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 157,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 149,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 141,050 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear coil springs and suspension units , slight play in steering system

Pass 11 Mar 2010 133,656 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges , o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge , n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Apr 2009 127,668 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 115,860 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 107,645 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 107,642 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 101,481 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 78,770 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres low (2 & 2.5mm) both other tyres getting low (3mm)

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 BDF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BDF, 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 BDF registered?

BK03 BDF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BK03 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 BDF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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