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BK53 MYH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,526 mi
Last recorded102,526 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,170 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front pipes under chassis legs to flexible pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both steel pipes between both rear flexible pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front pipes under chassis legs to flexible pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,540 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 80,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust bracket adrift from exhaust

Fail 9 Dec 2014 76,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust bracket adrift from exhaust

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,800 miles

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

all coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded in places

Fail 9 Dec 2013 69,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded in places

Pass 22 Dec 2012 65,150 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,382 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 55,266 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 55,266 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,963 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 49,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,854 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 43,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,785 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 MYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MYH, 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 MYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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