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BK53 GVE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,055 mi
Last recorded126,055 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 126,055 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler pipes ()

Fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 126,055 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler pipes ()

Fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 122,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 122,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 118,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 95,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,098 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 85,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,411 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,094 miles

Front coil springs are slightly corroded

Ns front tyre has worn low on edges 195/60/15/88v

Oil leak from engine

Os front tyre has worn on edge

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Wipers are smeary

Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,106 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,573 miles

Rear coil springs have become corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,134 miles

BOTH rear coil springs are becoming very corroded, require changing

Nsr tyre has cut in inner side wall ,requires changing asap

rear brake pads appear low require changing

Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,443 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear coil spring very rusty at base

check tracking

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,683 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,367 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,014 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,361 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 32,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,774 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 26,774 miles

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

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 GVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

BK53 GVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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