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BK03 UWV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,209 mi
Last recorded91,209 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,209 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken.

Front brake pads worn low.

N/s/r wheel locking nut slightly damaged but secure.

O/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes at hoses.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust mounting broken.

Front brake pads worn low.

N/s/r wheel locking nut slightly damaged but secure.

O/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes at hoses.

Pass 13 May 2014 89,021 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 May 2014

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 85,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 80,763 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,841 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 76,831 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 69,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 63,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,076 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 UWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

BK03 UWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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