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BK53 OVD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,308 mi
Last recorded173,308 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 173,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 168,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front wing covered with tape

Fail 30 Oct 2019 168,615 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced entire outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front wing covered with tape

Pass 15 Oct 2018 162,894 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 155,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 147,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 147,280 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 143,296 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 140,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

mil light on

wipers not parking

Pass 13 Mar 2015 140,854 miles

mil light on

wipers not parking

Pass 7 Feb 2014 156,174 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 156,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 131,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 131,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 125,567 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 117,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 108,956 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008
Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,766 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 72,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,827 miles

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

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 OVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

BK53 OVD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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