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BK53 KYJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,412 mi
Last recorded47,412 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,412 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 47,412 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,373 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 42,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,503 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake high

Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,833 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014
Pass 4 Sep 2013 5,099 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 2,470 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,446 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,083 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,154 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing very slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,475 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 KYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

BK53 KYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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