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BK53 EKM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,980 mi
Last recorded160,980 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 160,980 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 160,980 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 154,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 150,232 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 150,232 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 142,688 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 142,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 133,360 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 133,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 123,356 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 111,669 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 111,669 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2012 102,194 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2012 102,194 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,472 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,472 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,993 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 90,992 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,354 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,769 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 17,962 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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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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