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BK53 SXE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,154 mi
Last recorded148,154 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 148,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 143,384 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 19 Oct 2017 143,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 8 Nov 2016 135,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 128,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 121,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

some tyre wall cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2013 113,965 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 113,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 107,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 100,062 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 100,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,372 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 87,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,545 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 80,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,728 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,860 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 SXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

BK53 SXE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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