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BK03 SFF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,607 mi
Last recorded124,607 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 124,607 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 124,607 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 121,033 miles

Coolant leak Underneath ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides RH and LH (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyres sidewall inner and outer edges are bald both sides RH and LH

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Underneath ()

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

Underneath, exhaust flex pipe damaged slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2017 181,031 miles

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

Coolant leak Underneath ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides RH and LH (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyres sidewall inner and outer edges are bald both sides RH and LH

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Underneath ()

Underneath, exhaust flex pipe damaged slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2017 115,797 miles

oil filter has a slight leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 81,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,643 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 78,238 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 18 May 2011 72,444 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 66,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2010 66,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 60,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,419 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 54,412 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,637 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,934 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 SFF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

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

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