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BJ52 MKZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,710 mi
Last recorded108,710 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,710 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2016 108,696 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2015 103,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,169 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,493 miles

1 of 2 front exhaust hangers corroded away but system still adequately supported

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2013 87,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,069 miles

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,924 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,924 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,425 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,942 miles

front numberplate small crack

Fail 12 Mar 2010 63,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front numberplate small crack

Pass 21 Feb 2009 55,151 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 47,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,821 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,857 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 MKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

BJ52 MKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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