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BK53 GVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,917 mi
Last recorded123,917 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 123,917 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 110,115 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 108,600 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 108,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear through subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,385 miles

Coolant level low

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has perrished

Offside rear tyre has perrished

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,685 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 99,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,278 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 92,278 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,447 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 4 May 2010 77,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,095 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,227 miles

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

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

o/s/r bake pad worn low and very slightly binding

Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,359 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 GVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 GVZ registered?

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

Is BK53 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 GVZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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