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BJ52 MHY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,349 mi
Last recorded127,349 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 127,349 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sections of both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 122,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 112,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 112,241 miles

Brake performance not tested brake hose burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,318 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 107,283 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 99,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 91,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% n/s/f slow (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 6 Jan 2018 91,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% n/s/f slow (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,499 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 79,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,980 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,550 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,550 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,430 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,774 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,141 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,618 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,113 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,883 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,226 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 16,377 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 MHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

BJ52 MHY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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