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BK53 RYW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 113,014 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,056 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 107,000 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm front bush debonded (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced reads low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,017 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nail in N/S/F Tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,992 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,333 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,763 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,763 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 83,734 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 83,734 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,683 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,696 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,131 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 66,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,125 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,530 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,421 miles

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

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 RYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

BK53 RYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BK53 RYW safe to buy?

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