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BK53 VDJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,327 mi
Last recorded93,327 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2024 93,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,498 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 87,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,130 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,173 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 84,173 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,455 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,529 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 79,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,040 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 77,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,230 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,754 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,177 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,305 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 57,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,005 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 40,914 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 VDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

BK53 VDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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