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BK53 RKU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,346 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 89,969 miles

both front tyre treads starting to wear low

Fail 19 Aug 2017 89,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads starting to wear low

Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,612 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,861 miles

n/side front tyre on 3m/m

Fail 23 Jul 2013 53,861 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/side front tyre on 3m/m

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,591 miles

front discs shoiwing signs of wear and corrosion on inner

rear discs showing signs of wear and corrosion on inner

Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,591 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs shoiwing signs of wear and corrosion on inner

rear discs showing signs of wear and corrosion on inner

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,300 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 34,299 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 6,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,755 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on outer edgdes.

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 RKU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

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

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