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BK53 GVR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,929 mi
Last recorded65,929 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,929 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded.

Advise coil springs corroded.

Advise general corrosion.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,170 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 59,166 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 54,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear inner sections of sills slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Fail 8 Sep 2018 54,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear inner sections of sills slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,754 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 44,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,372 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking by tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking by tread

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,466 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 23,466 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 7,956 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 2,397 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,775 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,389 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 GVR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

BK53 GVR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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