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BK53 TGJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,805 mi
Last recorded113,805 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 TGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 113,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front FOG LAMP INSECURE

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,246 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,378 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 8 Apr 2016 98,375 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre low on tread

oil leak

wiper blades

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,387 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,421 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,790 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,318 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 TGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

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

Is BK53 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 TGJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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