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BK53 EKA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,511 mi
Last recorded176,511 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 176,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 165,329 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear inner sills/chassis have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2018 153,711 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Pass 14 Feb 2017 143,764 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 143,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension parts corroded

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,450 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing

engine light on

Fail 19 Feb 2014 107,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,426 miles

engine light on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,297 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,546 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 21 Feb 2012 73,546 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,597 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,992 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,803 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 34,803 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,755 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 23,755 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,242 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 16,242 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EKA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK53 EKA, 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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What year was BK53 EKA registered?

BK53 EKA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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