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BK52 YDE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,127 mi
Last recorded115,127 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 115,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 115,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear engine has a oil leak from around the oil filter

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 115,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear engine has a oil leak from around the oil filter

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 114,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Recommend windscreen replacement[cracked os lower corner]

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nsf tyre wearing inner edge.

small crack bottom right of windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,209 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

small crack bottom right of windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,116 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 103,107 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

park brake close to having no reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads 5MM thickness

Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 71,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,478 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 49,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,396 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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BK52 YDE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK52 YDE, 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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BK52 YDE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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