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BK03 SVJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,530 mi
Last recorded50,530 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,530 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,863 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 40,863 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,703 miles

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

exhaust corroded on fixings front

Fail 13 Jun 2017 33,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded on fixings front

nail in front tyre n/s and rear tyre o/s

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

front brake discs heavily worn

front exhaust carrier bracket corroded/weak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 26,643 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

front brake discs heavily worn

front exhaust carrier bracket corroded/weak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,379 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 20,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 12,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 12,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 3,827 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 75,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,995 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,620 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 57,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre side wall/inner edge cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,718 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,612 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 SVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

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

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