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BK03 UVG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,236 mi
Last recorded101,236 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 101,236 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,704 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 94,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 82,725 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 74,894 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 74,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2015 70,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear.

Fail 28 May 2015 70,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

coolant level low

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear.

Pass 20 May 2014 65,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 May 2014 65,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 61,640 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear (215/4017).

Fail 29 May 2013 61,640 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear (215/4017).

Pass 30 May 2012 59,475 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 59,472 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2011 55,158 miles

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

knock in steering

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 25 May 2011 55,158 miles

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

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

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

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

knock in steering

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2010 51,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear registration plate is slightly distorted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,006 miles

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

rear registration plate is slightly distorted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,103 miles

n/s front tyre low pressure advise attention.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,018 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 40,017 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,289 miles

front brake discs & pads worn low.

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges.

o/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm on inside edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,966 miles

both near side tyre wall damaged at places

wiper blades on warning

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 UVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

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

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