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BK03 SWF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,971 mi
Last recorded74,971 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 74,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,386 miles

all four coil springs corroded

hand brake 17%

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,699 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,697 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,897 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,530 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 38,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust life limited

front wiper motor wont 'park'

Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,724 miles

exhaust life limited

front wiper motor wont 'park'

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,323 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,329 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,223 miles

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

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

engine oil just above minimum

Pass 16 Oct 2008 5,024 miles

n/s rear tyre surface cracks tread area

o/s rear tyre surface cracks tread area

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,968 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,723 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 11,610 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 SWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

BK03 SWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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