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BK53 RXV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 81,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 80,840 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 80,105 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 79,407 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,760 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,308 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,893 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 71,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,138 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,372 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2012 65,365 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,379 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,535 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,703 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,433 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 30,433 miles

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

off side rear tyre tread slightly misshaped

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 RXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 RXV registered?

BK53 RXV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BK53 RXV safe to buy?

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