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BK03 RMV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,820 mi
Last recorded118,820 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 RMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,820 miles

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

n/s wiper slightly torn.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 118,820 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s wiper slightly torn.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,899 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,077 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 73,262 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on the sidewall

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on the inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre on 3mm tread.

PAS pump has a light misting of fluid.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,262 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on the sidewall

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on the inner edge.

Offside front tyre on 3mm tread.

PAS pump has a light misting of fluid.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,632 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,782 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,311 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 RMV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

BK03 RMV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BK03 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 RMV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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