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BK53 VTO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,078 mi
Last recorded50,078 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 50,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,062 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 82,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 107,079 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 107,073 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 75,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/f disc warpped

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,856 miles

o/s/f disc warpped

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,925 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,377 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,558 miles

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

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 VTO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

BK53 VTO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 VTO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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