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BK53 SVN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,445 mi
Last recorded115,445 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,445 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,686 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 108,674 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,407 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,190 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 83,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,372 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 67,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,579 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

metal brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,993 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

gearbox end cover slightly corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,436 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres on 3-4mm

slight damage on radiator

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,549 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 46,510 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,236 miles

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded.

n/s rear tyre close to wear indicators.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 30,236 miles

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

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded.

n/s rear tyre close to wear indicators.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,426 miles

Rear registration plate slightly dis-coloured.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 21,426 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil level low.

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

Rear registration plate slightly dis-coloured.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 8,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 3,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,345 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,716 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 SVN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

BK53 SVN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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