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BF53 KMX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,532 mi
Last recorded126,532 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 126,532 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s n/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s n/s rear outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 126,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s n/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s n/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,540 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outersills (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 112,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outersills (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 100,321 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,469 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 90,467 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,374 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,323 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,960 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 25,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 21,040 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly distorted.

Front bonnet catch worn

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,040 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly distorted.

Front bonnet catch worn

Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,229 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 KMX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BF53 KMX, 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 KMX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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