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BK53 RMZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,233 mi
Last recorded150,233 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 150,233 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NS and OS inner sill (6.1.A.1)

coolant level low

front exhaust hanger broken (system still adequately supported)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 150,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NS and OS inner sill (6.1.A.1)

coolant level low

front exhaust hanger broken (system still adequately supported)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 145,861 miles

downpipe exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2015 145,861 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

downpipe exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Dec 2014 140,004 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center exhaust bracket broken not to excess.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 140,004 miles

center exhaust bracket broken not to excess.

Pass 24 Dec 2013 131,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 131,591 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 123,914 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 123,914 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,060 miles

both front discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Dec 2010 105,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s outer sill damaged but not holed

n/s/f headlight braket broken but seems to be surcure

o/s/f hedlight misted up but bam image ok

Fail 27 Nov 2009 93,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 93,722 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 82,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RMZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

BK53 RMZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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