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BK53 NXJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,835 mi
Last recorded52,835 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 NXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 52,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 51,806 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,650 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion of exhaust back box

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,455 miles

n/s front sidelight dull

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 27,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,660 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 25,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,575 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 18,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,724 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,621 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 11,603 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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 NXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NXJ, 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 NXJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK53 NXJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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