MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake pedal rubber worn
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.C.3c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)
Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.C.3c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)
Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)
Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side coil spring carrier (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)
brake pedal rubber worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side coil spring carrier (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)
brake pedal rubber worn
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by top shock absorber (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by top shock absorber (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK53 EKM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 EKM, 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 EKM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2003.
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