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BK53 VBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

96,883 mi
Last recorded96,883 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 96,883 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 96,883 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,275 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 84,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 81,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,662 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,482 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,664 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 11 Nov 2011 59,734 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,602 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 55,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,345 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 44,681 miles

exhaust cat converter baffles worn

n/s/r tyre outer wall slight cracks

Fail 18 May 2009 44,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust cat converter baffles worn

n/s/r tyre outer wall slight cracks

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,513 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,841 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,336 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,144 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 VBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

BK53 VBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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