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BK53 KYR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,075 mi
Last recorded92,075 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,075 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,581 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 76,572 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 65,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 47,340 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,376 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber mounting areas corroded

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear fog lamp cluster has water ingress

Fail 16 Aug 2013 31,376 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber mounting areas corroded

Engine Management Light illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear fog lamp cluster has water ingress

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,078 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,078 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,708 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2011 21,708 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2010 15,463 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,853 miles

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

hand brake requires slight adjustment but locks up the rear wheels

Pass 19 Jan 2007 4 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,023 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 54,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 KYR 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 70.6%.

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 KYR, 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 KYR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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