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BK53 RZL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,209 mi
Last recorded41,209 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,209 miles

centre main brake pipes corroding

front exhaust pipe deteriorating

osf and nsf brake pipes corroding

osf mirror insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2015 41,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre main brake pipes corroding

front exhaust pipe deteriorating

osf and nsf brake pipes corroding

osf mirror insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 32,325 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,590 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,748 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 20,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 10,877 miles

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Dec 2009 1 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,989 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 28,949 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake long

Pass 15 Dec 2007 20,407 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 11,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,718 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 9,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK53 RZL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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