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BK03 UTP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,227 mi
Last recorded123,227 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 123,227 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 brake back plate corroded

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

different size tyres front to rear

Fail 16 Jan 2018 123,226 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

different size tyres front to rear

Fail 29 Dec 2017 122,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 113,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 113,007 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,869 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 106,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,680 miles

near side front fog /spot light not working. near side front tyre worn on edge.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 101,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front fog /spot light not working. near side front tyre worn on edge.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,031 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

different size tyres fitted to front than rear

n/s/f tyre on extreme limit

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,031 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

different size tyres fitted to front than rear

n/s/f tyre on extreme limit

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,116 miles

both front tyres on extreme limit

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Jan 2012 85,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on extreme limit

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jan 2011 79,482 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 79,432 miles

front inner brake discs worn

front wipers slightly worn

nearside front fog light inop

rear wiper worn

Pass 15 May 2009 72,997 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer.

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer.

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on inner.

rear tyres different size to front.

Pass 10 May 2008 65,331 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 May 2007 56,395 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 56,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,768 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 38,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 UTP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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