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BK53 VDL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,604 mi
Last recorded156,604 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 156,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering Arm Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 152,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion on inner sills n/s and o/s not holed

Pass 29 Jan 2016 148,580 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on inner sills n/s and o/s not holed

Pass 7 Nov 2014 140,949 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slight corroded

n/s front tyr low on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 140,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear metal brake pipes slight corroded

n/s front tyr low on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 119,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 110,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,277 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,058 miles

Heat shields around catalyst are loose or missing

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 79,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Heat shields around catalyst are loose or missing

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,528 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,494 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 VDL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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