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BK03 GVT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,687 mi
Last recorded104,687 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 GVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,687 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Fail 28 Oct 2015

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 30 Oct 2014 96,662 miles

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

brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,081 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)

Unable To Fully Check Brake Pipes Due to Applied Protection

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,754 miles

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

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)

speedometer does not illuminate

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,350 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,551 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 65,551 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,566 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 56,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,229 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,817 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 37,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,003 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 GVT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

BK03 GVT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 GVT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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