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BK53 VRM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,245 mi
Last recorded137,245 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 137,245 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 137,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,821 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,479 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 116,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,779 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 105,742 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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,136 miles

Central stop light not working

Fail 22 Dec 2016 93,136 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 82,336 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 82,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,747 miles

o/s/r tyre inner and outer edge wearing

Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,872 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 54,432 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,642 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,606 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 40,604 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 32,974 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,937 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 27,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,718 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 17,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,781 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 VRM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

BK53 VRM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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