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BK03 UTY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,640 mi
Last recorded54,640 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,640 miles

All under body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 54,630 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near side outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Near side rear (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All under body corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,766 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 46,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,064 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre has cracks

Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,906 miles

o/s front tyre has slight cracks

Fail 3 Jan 2017 39,906 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine fault light on

o/s front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 28 Dec 2015 35,093 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 35,093 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 28,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 28,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2013 17,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 17,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 5,768 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 5,768 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 11 Apr 2012 5,850 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 4,101 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,539 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 1,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,734 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,885 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 UTY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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