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BK03 STZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,820 mi
Last recorded79,820 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,820 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 79,820 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,068 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,188 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 63,043 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,642 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,547 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,544 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,488 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 17 Mar 2009 33,715 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight sawtoothing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,936 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 STZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

BK03 STZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BK03 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 STZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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