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BK53 VDV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,305 mi
Last recorded134,305 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 134,305 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 134,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 118,923 miles

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

coil spring corroded all x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 118,923 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

coil spring corroded all x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 105,917 miles

i)Off side rear tyre excessively mis-shapen.ii)Rear trailing arm outer bushes bondings failing (some play).iii)Off side front to rear brake pipe corroded.iv)Off side rear coil spring corroded.

ix)Under trays and engine covers obscure some components.x)Front and rear registration plates delaminated.

v)Front tyres inner treads worn.vi)Drivers door stiff opening from outside and passenger door stiff opening from outside and inside.vii)Exhaust rear bracket fractured and centre silencer corroded.viii)Engine oil low.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 105,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

i)Off side rear tyre excessively mis-shapen.ii)Rear trailing arm outer bushes bondings failing (some play).iii)Off side front to rear brake pipe corroded.iv)Off side rear coil spring corroded.

ix)Under trays and engine covers obscure some components.x)Front and rear registration plates delaminated.

v)Front tyres inner treads worn.vi)Drivers door stiff opening from outside and passenger door stiff opening from outside and inside.vii)Exhaust rear bracket fractured and centre silencer corroded.viii)Engine oil low.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,048 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 93,047 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 82,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,489 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system centre silencer corroded.

Near side front tyre worn on inner tread.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 70,489 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system centre silencer corroded.

Near side front tyre worn on inner tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,794 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Both front wiper blades deteriorating

Both rear brake discs are worn

Heavy wear on inside edges of both front tyres

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake discs is pitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,417 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,417 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2008 38,519 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall has substantial splits but NOT exposing the cords

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2007 29,249 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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