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BK53 TGY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

216,957 mi
Last recorded216,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 216,957 miles

Corrosion throughout underside

Oil leak

Play in front and rear drop links

Pass 1 Feb 2018 211,242 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 30 Jan 2018 211,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 30 Dec 2016 202,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 202,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 194,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 194,697 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 181,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2015 181,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 166,896 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 152,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 152,634 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 140,522 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 131,092 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 131,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 112,248 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 99,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 99,900 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 90,445 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 75,466 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 TGY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TGY, 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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BK53 TGY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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