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BK03 TKE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,201 mi
Last recorded31,201 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 TKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 31,201 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,230 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 24,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight power steering fluid leak from pump

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,598 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,730 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split but still clearing windscreen

instrument cluster changed at 21132 miles on 17/08/2006

Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,126 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 3,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,497 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 TKE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK03 TKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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