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BK53 SYO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,569 mi
Last recorded171,569 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 171,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 70,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,360 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,208 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 61,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,989 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 51,989 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,106 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,972 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 37,972 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,025 miles

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

off side rear tyre as fine cracks between its outer wall and tread

Fail 22 Nov 2010 31,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear tyre as fine cracks between its outer wall and tread

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,104 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 24,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,987 miles

small cut on near side rear tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Nov 2007 10,504 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 3,633 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 3,236 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 SYO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

BK53 SYO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 SYO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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