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BK53 NSO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,936 mi
Last recorded116,936 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 NSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 116,936 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s. (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody wear

Pass 26 Mar 2024 75,252 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 75,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 67,511 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,282 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 65,282 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 62,818 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,434 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,702 miles

Rear springs corroded at lower coils

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear road springs corroded at lower coils

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,693 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking slightly on sidewalls

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,709 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Sep 2011 35,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2010 30,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,924 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,908 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 19,908 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,247 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,162 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 10,813 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,813 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 NSO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

BK53 NSO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is BK53 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 NSO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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