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BJ52 MKL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer held up by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022
Pass 4 Nov 2021

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play We on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020
Pass 5 Nov 2019

Brake pipes by fuel tank not visable

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded New brake pipe rqd (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018

Brake pipes by fuel tank not visable

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CorrodedTo hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipes by fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CorrodedTo hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On both sides by suspension leg (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 81,930 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack knuckle (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,590 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,203 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 71,094 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,940 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,495 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,423 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 49,098 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,098 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,514 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,706 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 23,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,292 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,460 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 26 Oct 2005 10,967 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 MKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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