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BK53 SDO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,707 mi
Last recorded166,707 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 166,707 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 165,030 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 164,945 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 163,373 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 162,145 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 162,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 160,246 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 158,410 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 156,233 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 153,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 151,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 146,453 miles

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

chips to screen

Fail 2 Feb 2010 146,453 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips to screen

Pass 24 Jan 2009 131,892 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 109,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 86,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SDO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

BK53 SDO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BK53 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 SDO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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