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BK03 KYH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 KYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 103,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 103,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 99,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,352 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure gearbox brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,408 miles

play in o/s rack joint

rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

play in o/s rack joint

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,736 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,838 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 84,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,331 miles

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,724 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,529 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,834 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 68,830 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 61,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,990 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,762 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,605 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 28 Mar 2008 39,865 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,896 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)

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 KYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KYH, 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 KYH registered?

BK03 KYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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