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BK03 UWL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,091 mi
Last recorded159,091 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 159,091 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 159,091 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 108,483 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,624 miles

both rear trailing arms starting to unbond

Fail 7 Oct 2014 83,624 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear trailing arms starting to unbond

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,763 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2013 59,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2012 45,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 39,101 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,927 miles

nsr tyre in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2010 33,927 miles

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

nsr tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,545 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,863 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 14,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,035 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 11,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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