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BK53 OWG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,292 mi
Last recorded146,292 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 146,292 miles

Air leak from hose on engine.

Oil leak from engine area.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 146,292 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Air leak from hose on engine.

Long travel on park brake lever.

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 130,169 miles

Air leak from hose near inlet manifold.

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Long travel on park brake lever.

Off side front inner steering rack joint has play but not exceding maximum limit of free play at steering wheel.

Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,463 miles

Clutch anti slip pad missing.

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Engine check light on.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 115,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Clutch anti slip pad missing.

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Engine check light on.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,672 miles

Long travel on park lever.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 98,671 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Long travel on park lever.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,395 miles

Both front wing mirrors slightly loose but still give view to rear.

Both rear tyres worn to about 3mm tread.

Clutch anti slip rubber pad not fitted.

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

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

Slight damage to off side rear bumper (no sharp edges).

Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front wing mirrors slightly loose but still give view to rear.

Both rear tyres worn to about 3mm tread.

Clutch anti slip rubber pad not fitted.

Front brake discs look worn and rusty.

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

Long travel on park brake lever.

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

Slight damage to off side rear bumper (no sharp edges).

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,370 miles

Clutch pedal pad missing.

Off side front wing mirror cover loose.

Pass 8 May 2009 53,022 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 53,022 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2008 40,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,276 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,860 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 20,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside 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 OWG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OWG, 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 OWG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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