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BJ52 MDV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,509 mi
Last recorded137,509 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2016 137,509 miles

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

exhaust corroded

wheel bearing noise

Pass 20 Feb 2015 132,495 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,301 miles

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,554 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of front tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2011 110,695 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,649 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 96,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 85,608 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,486 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,361 miles

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)

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 MDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MDV, 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 BJ52 MDV registered?

BJ52 MDV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BJ52 MDV safe to buy?

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