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BK03 UWB

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,652 mi
Last recorded131,652 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 131,652 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 128,802 miles

2x rear tie bars worn

2x sill corroded

4x coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 126,758 miles

2x rear coil springs corroded

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 126,758 miles

2x rear coil springs corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,394 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 117,622 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 111,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,139 miles

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

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

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

front discs starting to wear.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 99,136 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 99,136 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,001 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 92,001 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,481 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 UWB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 UWB registered?

BK03 UWB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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