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BF53 KKO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,181 mi
Last recorded28,181 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,181 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,067 miles

fuel filler pipes corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2017 27,067 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,376 miles

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipes to cap corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,302 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2013 17,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 6,217 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 48,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,887 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 41,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,701 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,842 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,479 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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BF53 KKO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF53 KKO, 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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BF53 KKO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 KKO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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