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BK03 SUH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,682 mi
Last recorded126,682 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear coil springs corroded

underbody has service rust

Pass 1 Aug 2018 111,312 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 103,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre walls cracking ()

Oil leak ()

both sides inner sills surface corossion with in jacking points

coil spring corroded both sides front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both sides rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,308 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S + N/S rear inner sills corroding by jacking point

O/S/R tyre outer wall cracking slightly

Oil leak

Rear Wiper blade split

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 100,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/n/s rear inner sills slightly surfaces corrosoin by jacking point

o/s/r tyre outter walls cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,430 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 92,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,648 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,618 miles

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

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,491 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,665 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 SUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

BK03 SUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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