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BK53 KXR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 130,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 130,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 124,087 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 124,087 miles

Exhaust system insecure hangers snapped off caT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 116,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 116,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,431 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,167 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 104,075 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,285 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Oil leak (gearbox)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,927 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 90,927 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2012 79,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,041 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,458 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 52,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 52,920 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,874 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 38,378 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 28,002 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 KXR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KXR, 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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BK53 KXR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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