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BK53 MZU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,407 mi
Last recorded135,407 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 135,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 128,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 128,462 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 139,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,170 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 133,098 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 123,724 miles

Offside Front tyre uneven wear wearing thin oninside edge close to cords none exposed

Fail 5 Sep 2016 123,546 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre uneven wear wearing thin oninside edge close to cords none exposed

Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 106,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,365 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,939 miles

both front tyres uneven wear wearing thin on inside edges close to legal requirement chip off/s lowerscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,569 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,898 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,053 miles

engine management problem

Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,125 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 MZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

BK53 MZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 MZU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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