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BX53 NKT

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,043 mi
Last recorded82,043 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 NKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 82,043 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge is stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door handle stiff to operate

Pass 7 May 2025 78,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2025 78,134 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2024 73,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 73,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 67,052 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 67,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just coming out of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 65,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,786 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,300 miles

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

Rear Both stepping on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 62,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Both stepping on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,173 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges (both)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing uneven(both)

Fail 27 Sep 2018 60,164 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges (both)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing uneven(both)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,590 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 54,590 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,371 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,487 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,755 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,042 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,330 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 6,906 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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BX53 NKT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX53 NKT, 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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BX53 NKT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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