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BJ52 MGE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,656 mi
Last recorded161,656 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 161,656 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 161,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 149,116 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 132,472 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 5 Dec 2012 132,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 132,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deterasted

front brake discs worn

note front to rear brake pipes fail on first test now painted over in under seal this is not an exeptable repair

Fail 29 Nov 2012 132,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn

number plates deterating

Pass 30 Nov 2011 120,089 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,498 miles

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

rear tyrs badly cracking

uneven wear to front and rear tyres

Fail 21 Jan 2011 107,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyrs badly cracking

uneven wear to front and rear tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2010 90,415 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 90,415 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,075 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2009 78,075 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,186 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 56,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both number plates showing a flag which is not a acceptable flag or symbol.

front and rear registration plates have no BSAU number or post code on them.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,172 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,080 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 MGE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MGE, 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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BJ52 MGE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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