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BK53 SDV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

259,604 mi
Last recorded259,604 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 259,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 245,776 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 234,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 217,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 202,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 187,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 172,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 172,042 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 153,343 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 137,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,230 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 117,619 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 111,341 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 90,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 90,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,905 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 69,905 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 59,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,082 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,852 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 41,852 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear pads worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,241 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 SDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

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

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