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BK53 THF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,253 mi
Last recorded57,253 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 THF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,253 miles

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

offside front abs wire incorrectly routed but is secure

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2013 57,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front abs wire incorrectly routed but is secure

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2012 43,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,643 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,518 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 41,518 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs close to wear limit

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,496 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,671 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,141 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 20,256 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 20,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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 THF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

BK53 THF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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