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BK03 UVN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,729 mi
Last recorded54,729 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 54,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 53,004 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 50,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 48,627 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,461 miles

Offside front steering rack inner joint looks slightly bent

Oil leak

Reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,598 miles

Offside front steering rack inner joint looks slightly bent

Offside wiper smears

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,951 miles

Engine oil overfilled

Oil leak

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 16 Jan 2016 38,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 10 Jan 2015 32,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jan 2015 32,931 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jan 2014 28,328 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 28,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks from engine

water leaking by thermostat

Pass 5 Jan 2013 23,294 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 19,289 miles

engine oil below maximum level

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2012 19,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil below maximum level

rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 16,053 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 16,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp aims are at lowest level limits

Pass 16 Jan 2010 11,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 11,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 4,966 miles

Exhaust system week & corroded in places

Pass 19 Jan 2008
Fail 19 Jan 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine rev counter not working

front brake discs worn ,corroded and pitted

offside front washer jet requires re-alignment

rear brake discs worn ,corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 23,821 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 20,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,597 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 UVN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

BK03 UVN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is BK03 UVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 UVN shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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