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BD53 BJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

272,656 mi
Last recorded272,656 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 272,656 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 270,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Disel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 258,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 258,006 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 248,173 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 234,412 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 234,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 221,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 210,917 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 198,022 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 189,312 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 182,538 miles

rattle coming from gearbox. possible clutch fault

Pass 2 Feb 2013 176,091 miles

both sides rear trailing arm bushes cracking

exhaust corroding

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 31 Jan 2013 176,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both sides rear trailing arm bushes cracking

exhaust corroding

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Feb 2012 170,009 miles

both sides rear trailing arm bushes cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2011 162,394 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 162,394 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 157,954 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 157,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 151,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 128,783 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 98,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 98,163 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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BD53 BJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD53 BJZ, 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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BD53 BJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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