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BK53 GWL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,397 mi
Last recorded22,397 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,397 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 22,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 16,693 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 11,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 7,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 4,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 2,268 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,679 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,997 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 GWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

BK53 GWL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BK53 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 GWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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