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BK53 OVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,553 mi
Last recorded71,553 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,553 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 71,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,306 miles

Rear silencer, front neck showing corrosion,not to excess

Pass 17 Jan 2024 66,998 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,561 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked in tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 65,561 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked in tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,072 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 64,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,654 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 61,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,711 miles

Reverse light inop

Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,547 miles

All four tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,938 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,651 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,946 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,449 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,885 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,493 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,988 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,990 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 OVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

BK53 OVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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