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BK03 THF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 THF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,230 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity joint boot starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 110,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 104,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,165 miles

Coolant leak noted

Exhaust corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,680 miles

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,677 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,689 miles

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eng; man; light on

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,354 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,354 miles

Engine management light on

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,744 miles

All road springs corroded

Cat heat shield missing.

Coolant leak

Engine warning light on.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,597 miles

Cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall.

Front & rear brake discs worn & corroded.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Front exhaust heat sheild missing.

Front exhaust heat sheilds insecure.

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,597 miles

Cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall.

Front & rear brake discs worn & corroded.

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Front exhaust heat sheild missing.

Front exhaust heat sheilds insecure.

Front number plate cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,124 miles

Both front brake discs worn/corroded (inner faces).

Clutch heavy in operation.

Cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall.

Exhaust heat sheild missing.

Front number plate cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,383 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,649 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 THF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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