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BK03 SUA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,403 mi
Last recorded101,403 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,403 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,433 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,429 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,963 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,664 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides trail arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 81,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre is worn heavily inner edge of tread

Fail 3 Mar 2018 76,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre is worn heavily inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Mar 2017 72,102 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

light oil residue

Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,318 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 66,318 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,784 miles

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

OSF Tyre worn outer sidewall

exhaust system slight deterioration

front pads worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,144 miles

centre rear seat belt not checked due to seat cover

noise on steering rack

o/s/rear outer sill split

Fail 20 Feb 2013 65,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre rear seat belt not checked due to seat cover

noise on steering rack

o/s/rear outer sill split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,497 miles

front flexi exhaust joint lose

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,641 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,843 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,090 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,056 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,042 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 SUA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

BK03 SUA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is BK03 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 SUA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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