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BC53 CJE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,048 mi
Last recorded119,048 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 CJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 119,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,914 miles

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

front flexi exhaust in poor condition /

Pass 25 Sep 2013 111,298 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,586 miles

osf foglight broken /large scew in ns rear tyre /large screw in ns front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,989 miles

oil low

Fail 10 Sep 2010 80,449 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,042 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,613 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

carried out mot in wet conditions

Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,613 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

carried out mot in wet conditions

Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,861 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,155 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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BC53 CJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC53 CJE, 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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BC53 CJE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is BC53 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC53 CJE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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