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BK03 SYF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,285 mi
Last recorded110,285 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 110,285 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

brake pipes corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,046 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS

Fail 3 Aug 2015 106,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS

Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,740 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slight buldge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,931 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 21 Jan 2012 80,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,877 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 53,308 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close to limits on edges

both rear tyres wearing castleated

o/s headlight aim adjusted slightly, was high and right

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,833 miles

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

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

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 SYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

BK03 SYF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BK03 SYF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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