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BK53 NVA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,100 mi
Last recorded155,100 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 155,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 147,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 139,455 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,819 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 128,819 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 104,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,402 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,804 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,415 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,737 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 NVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

BK53 NVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 NVA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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