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BK03 SUY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,610 mi
Last recorded141,610 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 141,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW (3.7.B.5b)

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroded

Spare wheel has been fitted to n/s/r - previously a failure

corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 13 Apr 2016 141,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroded

corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 7 Apr 2015 134,082 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

exhaust system corroded in places

front / rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2014 126,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre cracks in sidewalls

Fail 17 Apr 2014 126,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre cracks in sidewalls

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,148 miles

both front tyres wearing low

centre exhaust section corroded

front number plate in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing low / starting to crack

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,369 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped

small chip in zone 'a' of windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,499 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,678 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 SUY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SUY, 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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BK03 SUY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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