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BK53 VRE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,558 mi
Last recorded124,558 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VRE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 124,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. and worn smooth on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. and worn smooth on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear underbody corrosion. all of.

front washer and rear washer fitted the wrong way around.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,929 miles

both front coil springs corrodid

clutch poor

Fail 2 Oct 2015 119,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front coil springs corrodid

clutch poor

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON INDICATING A FAULT

Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,485 miles

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

both rear tyres are showing signs of distortion, (out of shape lightly) sugest replacement tyres .

Fail 8 Nov 2014 117,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres are showing signs of distortion, (out of shape lightly) sugest replacement tyres .

Pass 5 Oct 2013 104,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 107,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,608 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 95,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,243 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 85,243 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,471 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 73,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,152 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 VRE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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