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BK03 UVV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,470 mi
Last recorded119,470 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 115,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OUTER SILLS WEAK

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,098 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,138 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring worn BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,763 miles

parking brake requires attention

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,617 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,370 miles

Brake pipes slight corrosion

Front exhausT bracket broken but still supported

Pass 3 Apr 2015 81,310 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 81,308 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,722 miles

offside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,230 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 67,184 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 62,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,576 miles

parking brake requires adjusting.

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,632 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 42,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,621 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 34,621 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,257 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 UVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

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

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