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BK53 OWB

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,508 mi
Last recorded104,508 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s front brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 14 Sep 2020 91,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s front brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear suspension components corroded/rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded/rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2018 84,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded/rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,812 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 80,796 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,332 miles

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

engine has an oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,211 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 75,210 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 68,100 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,746 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,771 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 OWB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 OWB registered?

BK53 OWB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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