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BK53 UZW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,989 mi
Last recorded148,989 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 148,989 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 148,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 134,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 128,260 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 115,878 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,838 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 99,838 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,893 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UZW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

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

Is BK53 UZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 UZW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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