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BK53 NVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,753 mi
Last recorded138,753 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 NVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 138,753 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 138,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 134,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

noisy rear brakes /shoes

Fail 27 Jan 2021 134,143 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak could cause damage to engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

noisy rear brakes /shoes

Pass 21 Jan 2020 129,936 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 129,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips on floor front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,386 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 121,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 113,855 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 107,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear {rear section} (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear {rear section} (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2017 106,996 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear {rear section} (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear {rear section} (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 90,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 87,129 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,129 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,924 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 72,453 miles

O/s/r tyre tread wearing close to legal limit.

Fail 8 May 2009 72,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/r tyre tread wearing close to legal limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,900 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 67,892 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,341 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges/cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2006 47,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges/cracking

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 NVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVZ, 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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BK53 NVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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