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BK53 SXR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,857 mi
Last recorded48,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 48,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 46,988 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 45,410 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 42,915 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 40,520 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,566 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,347 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 27,347 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,349 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,873 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 13,269 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 6,112 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 7 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,456 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 9,078 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 SXR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

BK53 SXR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BK53 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 SXR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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