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BK53 SZR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,004 mi
Last recorded129,004 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 129,004 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded slightly

general condition ofsuspention components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,780 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,937 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wipers split

Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,937 miles

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

Wipers split

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,034 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 93,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 83,774 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 83,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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 7 Jan 2012 76,133 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 67,210 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 56,650 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 56,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,346 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 45,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,550 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 19,550 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 SZR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

BK53 SZR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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