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BK53 VDR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,365 mi
Last recorded101,365 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 101,365 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,665 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 98,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,284 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2015 95,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2014 89,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 89,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,742 miles

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,399 miles

offside rear tyre cracking/splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 87,600 miles

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

offside front anti roll link bar deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2010 87,600 miles

offside front anti roll link bar deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,429 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,499 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 68,499 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,102 miles

advise near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,823 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 39,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VDR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VDR, 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 VDR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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