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BK03 SKX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,359 mi
Last recorded140,359 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 140,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front part (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 128,702 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 114,623 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 103,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,785 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 81,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 74,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,026 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,368 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 SKX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

BK03 SKX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is BK03 SKX safe to buy?

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