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BK53 NYT

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,566 mi
Last recorded138,566 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 NYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 138,566 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 138,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,071 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 121,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021

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

mileage display faulty

Fail 28 Jan 2021 117,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,543 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,266 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 109,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,550 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,944 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 102,940 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 102,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,521 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,127 miles

when testing rear brakes brake pedal as long travel

Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

when testing rear brakes brake pedal as long travel

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,452 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre slighlty out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,587 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,694 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 31,713 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 NYT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

BK53 NYT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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