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BK53 GVX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,046 mi
Last recorded172,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 172,046 miles

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 26 Jul 2014 151,630 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight corrosion on rear sills

Pass 18 Dec 2012 139,306 miles

N/S Inner steering arm has play

Fail 17 Dec 2012 139,261 miles

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

Heat sheild loose

N/S Inner steering arm has play

Pass 19 Dec 2011 125,777 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 113,047 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 113,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,747 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 87,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 76,793 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 76,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,921 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 GVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

BK53 GVX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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