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BK53 RVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,050 mi
Last recorded109,050 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 109,050 miles

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

slight surface corrosion on rear subframe\axle and all rear suspension arms

Fail 1 Dec 2022 109,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight surface corrosion on rear subframe\axle and all rear suspension arms

Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,622 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 105,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt un clipped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,192 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,870 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 84,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,676 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 62,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 57,301 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,395 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 47,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,622 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 18,600 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and is 1.6mm

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,600 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and is 1.6mm

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 RVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

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

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