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BK53 MZF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,592 mi
Last recorded73,592 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,592 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 73,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,685 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 61,917 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 59,960 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,542 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 53,067 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 53,067 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,768 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,976 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,854 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 25,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,819 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 MZF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

BK53 MZF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 MZF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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