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BJ52 MFY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,467 mi
Last recorded60,467 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 60,461 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 56,092 miles

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

several under body suspension components have surface corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,647 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 53,647 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,572 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 51,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,881 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation, efficient at test.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 48,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey in operation, efficient at test.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,174 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,596 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,650 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 19,648 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 11,872 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,632 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 MFY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

BJ52 MFY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ52 MFY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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