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BJ52 MLL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

exhaust middle corroded and support broken

underside heatshield insecure

Pass 5 May 2017 81,808 miles

i)Corrosion to-rear coil springs,all brake pipes to hoses and off side front outer wing.ii)exhaust middle silencer corroded and heatshield insecure.iii)oil leak iv)headlamps altered to zero to recheck aims v)rear number plate delaminated.

Pass 10 May 2016 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 May 2016 68,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,056 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 43,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,874 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 24,431 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,431 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,979 miles

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

all tyres slighly deformed

Pass 28 Jan 2009 7,285 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,521 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,671 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 MLL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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