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BJ52 MGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,367 mi
Last recorded151,367 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 151,367 miles

Drivers door cannot be readily opened from the outside of vehicle every time

Engine management light displayed

Heavy oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle presented with no oil on dipstick

Wipers do not self park when switched off

exhaust corroded and centre bracket broken

exhaust heat shields insecure/ damaged

n/s/f outer door handle slightly sitff

n/s/r shock absorber worn

o/s/f ABS wiring routed poorly and slightly loose

rear chassis corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 151,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and partially broken away

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

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount centre fixing excessively worn

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Serious oil leakage from engine

Pass 31 Oct 2014 136,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

body and chassis corroded in places mainly rear

both outer mirror glass (wing mirrors) loose

e.m.l is on

o/s/f shocker has incorrect bolt fitted

slight flucuation on front brakes

various front and rear suspension corroded and bushes worn

Fail 27 Oct 2014 136,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

body and chassis corroded in places mainly rear

both outer mirror glass (wing mirrors) loose

e.m.l is on

o/s/f shocker has incorrect bolt fitted

slight flucuation on front brakes

various front and rear suspension corroded and bushes worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 125,009 miles

eml lamp on

Oil leak

child seat fitted to centre rear seat not alowing full inspection of adult belt and seat buckle

Fail 1 Nov 2013 124,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

child seat fitted to centre rear seat not alowing full inspection of adult belt and seat buckle

eml lamp on

Pass 29 Oct 2012 110,600 miles

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

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

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

nearside handbrake low effort

Fail 22 Oct 2012 110,359 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

nearside handbrake low effort

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,429 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

rear exhaust heat cover loose

Fail 1 Nov 2011 98,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

rear exhaust heat cover loose

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,790 miles

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

front brake discs rusted/worn.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 95,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs rusted/worn.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,110 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight play in steering joints

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,459 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 74,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,988 miles

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 3 Jul 2006 34,893 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,158 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 MGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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