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BJ52 MDF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,344 mi
Last recorded175,344 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 175,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 175,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 161,654 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 152,068 miles

o/s/r handbrake lever on calaper slight sticking

Fail 16 Jul 2012 152,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r handbrake lever on calaper slight sticking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 140,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 129,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2009 120,310 miles

Both front wipers only clear on the downwards stroke.

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine didn't reach the rev limiter on one occasion during the smoke test. The same was true multiple times when testing the govenier. Missfire?

Fog lamp has condensation on it's lense

Front axel tyres are 65 profile and rear axel tyres are 60 profile. All 195's

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2009 120,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Both front wipers only clear on the downwards stroke.

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine didn't reach the rev limiter on one occasion during the smoke test. The same was true multiple times when testing the govenier. Missfire?

Fog lamp has condensation on it's lense

Front axel tyres are 65 profile and rear axel tyres are 60 profile. All 195's

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 104,906 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 99,008 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 91,753 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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BJ52 MDF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ52 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

BJ52 MDF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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