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BJ52 LVX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,582 mi
Last recorded198,582 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 198,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 197,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 197,839 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 196,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 195,013 miles

Exhaust flexible outer casing detached

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on the sidewalls

Tyre cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2016 192,883 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 192,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 190,898 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet catch still faulty

Pass 20 Mar 2014

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,532 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010

mileage not displayed

rev counter not working

speedo not working

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

bonnet lock missing

temperature gauge and fuel gauge not working

Pass 25 Mar 2009

speedo n/w mileometer n/w rev counter n/w

Pass 19 Mar 2008
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,906 miles

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

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

cracks in tread on n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,071 miles

temp repair to o/s door mirror

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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BJ52 LVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ52 LVX, 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 BJ52 LVX registered?

BJ52 LVX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is BJ52 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 LVX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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