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BK53 NCC

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,988 mi
Last recorded140,988 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 140,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 133,096 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,572 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,579 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,578 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 89,578 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 78,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,227 miles

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,574 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 53,901 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,737 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 NCC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 NCC registered?

BK53 NCC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BK53 NCC safe to buy?

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