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BK53 RYJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,915 mi
Last recorded95,915 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,915 miles

eml light on

front tyres badly worn inner edges - suggest replaced

Fail 8 Feb 2016 95,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml light on

front tyres badly worn inner edges - suggest replaced

Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2013 82,395 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 77,292 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 48,277 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,205 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,598 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 18,906 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 RYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

BK53 RYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 RYJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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