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BF53 KNO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,943 mi
Last recorded154,943 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 154,943 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 154,943 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 114,626 miles

Engine light on

Fail 26 Oct 2015 114,626 miles

Engine light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,210 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,209 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,716 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 96,716 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,090 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,157 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,034 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,167 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,045 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 19,045 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper missing

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 KNO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KNO, 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 BF53 KNO registered?

BF53 KNO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BF53 KNO safe to buy?

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