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BK03 GVC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020
Fail 7 Mar 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 132,043 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 10 Mar 2018 131,995 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

EML on

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Mar 2017 124,132 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 124,132 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 114,699 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing (195/60/15

Offside Rear tyre perishing (195/60/15

Rear coil spring corroded nearside+offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 114,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing (195/60/15

Offside Rear tyre perishing (195/60/15

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside+offside (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak (rocker cover

Pass 14 Mar 2015 105,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,419 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 91,784 miles

n/s wiper blade split

tailgate struts weak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,778 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,576 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 61,576 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,411 miles

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

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

hand brake leaver encroching full travel

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,167 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,371 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 GVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

BK03 GVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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