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BK03 GVD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,725 mi
Last recorded104,725 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 GVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 104,725 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body seal/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body seal/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play bothside inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 100,791 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 94,107 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/worn badly on inner edge/205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe damage

rear bumper damage

Fail 26 May 2022 94,106 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/worn badly on inner edge/205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe damage

Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 87,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 May 2019 77,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,989 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

bottom of both front wings corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,485 miles

corrosion on the bottom of the osf wing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,538 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,383 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,427 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wipers poor

repair carried out to o/s/f door mirror unit

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,109 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,109 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,026 miles

offside rear tyre low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,568 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,213 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 GVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GVD, 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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BK03 GVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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