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BK53 UZR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,468 mi
Last recorded175,468 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 175,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r door edge bubbling with corrosion.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 168,084 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

general under body rust

Fail 16 Oct 2017 168,072 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

general under body rust

Pass 17 Oct 2016 160,412 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 151,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 141,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 141,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 137,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 137,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 130,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 127,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 140,127 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 110,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 110,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,042 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 UZR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UZR, 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 UZR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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