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BK53 NZH

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,090 mi
Last recorded120,090 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 NZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 120,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear wishbone lower coil spring mounting area is quite corroded , ok at present. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 108,522 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded on lower coils . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres are getting close to wear limits.

Fail 24 Sep 2025 108,522 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached anti roll bar bush is missing , linkage is loose and in effective. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded on lower coils . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres are getting close to wear limits.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,237 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 97,035 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 86,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,482 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,963 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,167 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,766 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,503 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,711 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,051 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,022 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,060 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,493 miles

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated around top of digits but still legible.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,682 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 NZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

BK53 NZH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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