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BK53 VRP

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,680 mi
Last recorded112,680 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 112,680 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 112,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,084 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 111,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 148,121 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 148,117 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 146,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 146,228 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 144,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 141,148 miles

All 3 read head restraints not present at time of test

Corrosion to exhaust hangers

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Fail 13 Aug 2018 141,128 miles

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

All 3 read head restraints not present at time of test

Corrosion to exhaust hangers

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Pass 30 Aug 2017 135,380 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Corrosion to exhaust hangers and flange

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear brake pipes in front of wheel arches

Corrosion to rear prescribed areas - both inner sills in front of wheel arches

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in inner steering arms

Rear anti-roll bar drop links perished

Slight play in OSF drop link

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on 20mm thickness (minimum) (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 135,380 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Corrosion to exhaust hangers and flange

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear brake pipes in front of wheel arches

Corrosion to rear prescribed areas - both inner sills in front of wheel arches

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in inner steering arms

Rear anti-roll bar drop links perished

Slight play in OSF drop link

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on 20mm thickness (minimum) (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,369 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 110,924 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,906 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 93,989 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,067 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 87,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,074 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,639 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,422 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,519 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

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 VRP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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