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BK53 TFX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,950 mi
Last recorded200,950 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 TFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 200,950 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 200,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 197,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 194,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between downpipe and centre pipe (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

main to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2017 194,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between downpipe and centre pipe (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

main to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2016 189,927 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 189,927 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 187,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 181,530 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 181,530 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 172,045 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 172,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 155,735 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 155,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 134,527 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,300 miles

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

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

vehicle may require front wheel alignment

Pass 23 Oct 2009 97,255 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 78,885 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 61,083 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 61,083 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,446 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 TFX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

BK53 TFX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is BK53 TFX safe to buy?

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