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BK53 RJU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,288 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 112,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,224 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,876 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front wiper blades split

Nearside front seat damaged

Nearside steering rack gaitor in poor condition

Offside front door card damaged

Offside front wheel in poor condition (has beeen welded)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 93,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front wiper blades split

Nearside front seat damaged

Nearside steering rack gaitor in poor condition

Offside front door card damaged

Offside front wheel in poor condition (has beeen welded)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,263 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)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 81,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,442 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 61,381 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 61,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS BEEN RUN FLAT

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNABLE TO CHECK CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT . CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 1 Nov 2008 54,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,026 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 32,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,360 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 RJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

BK53 RJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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