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BK03 TTU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,573 mi
Last recorded110,573 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 110,573 miles

Brake performance not tested due to failure within 12 inch of suspension unit (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to excessive white vapour (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 104,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 104,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,962 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Brakes pads front and rear low

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 93,103 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,172 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack gaitor twisted

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 88,152 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front steering rack gaitor twisted

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine has oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,979 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,033 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 62,024 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,430 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)

both front coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,973 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,055 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,055 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,886 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 34,886 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,192 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 27,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,215 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 TTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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