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BK03 GUD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,986 mi
Last recorded71,986 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 GUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 62,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and sub frame (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear tyre steping on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear both sides inner sill slightly corroded

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2016 55,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded one front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre steping on inner edge

Oil leak ()

general corrosion under the vehicle

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general corrosion under the vehicle

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,934 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 34,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,643 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted nsr not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 24 Sep 2012 26,558 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted nsr not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,271 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 3,588 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,732 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,627 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 GUD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

BK03 GUD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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