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BK53 NWW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,143 mi
Last recorded72,143 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 NWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2018 72,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 72,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,959 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 64,959 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,227 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 51,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 44,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 40,313 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,269 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 37,022 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 37,022 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 33,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 29,122 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 25,307 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 21,752 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,009 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 16,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,933 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 NWW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

BK53 NWW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is BK53 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 NWW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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