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BF53 EJY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,067 mi
Last recorded50,067 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 EJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,067 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 50,063 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working dose not work with side lights on (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,398 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 44,398 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,710 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres light cracking both front tyres uneven wear /close to legal requirement

Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,029 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,219 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,139 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,315 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,636 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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BF53 EJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF53 EJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 EJY registered?

BF53 EJY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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