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BK53 EFM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,030 mi
Last recorded150,030 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 150,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on under body components

exhaust mounts broken but system still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2017

corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s/r anti roll bar link bushes split

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Fail 29 Sep 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

n/s/r anti roll bar link bushes split

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 139,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 123,899 miles

all 4 road springs corroded

both wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2013 117,836 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,882 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 109,882 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 104,822 miles

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

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

ns and os front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

ns and osf brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 104,821 miles

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

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

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

ns and os front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

ns and osf brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,579 miles

STRONG ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,637 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 83,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both number plates in poor condition

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,770 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2007 49,546 miles

front brake discs wearing thin requires replacing when new pads fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,831 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

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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BK53 EFM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BK53 EFM, 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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BK53 EFM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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