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BK53 OBA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,049 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light showing on dash

nearside front spot light damaged

surface corrosion across under body components

Fail 16 Aug 2017 121,047 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light showing on dash

nearside front spot light damaged

surface corrosion across under body components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,736 miles

engine management light showing on dash

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2016 113,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.4b)

engine management light showing on dash

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,831 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 108,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,257 miles

EML light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 92,325 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 92,325 miles

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

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

EML light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,771 miles

EML light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,874 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,896 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,729 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 31,728 miles

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

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 OBA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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