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BK03 LFT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,717 mi
Last recorded183,717 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 183,717 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 160,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 160,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed within 30 cms of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed with 30cms of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed within 30cms of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 147,252 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at fuel tank lightly coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 31 May 2018 147,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at fuel tank lightly coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 4 Jun 2017 137,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 137,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2016 121,563 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2016 121,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,718 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2015 112,718 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 106,711 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,568 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,185 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 85,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,763 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 66,121 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 56,576 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,787 miles
Fail 16 May 2007

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2006 37,545 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 LFT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

BK03 LFT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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