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BJ53 EKR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,556 mi
Last recorded146,556 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 EKR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 146,556 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 23 Sep 2019 146,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,068 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,530 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 115,022 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 109,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,188 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,127 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 54,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,096 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,961 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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BJ53 EKR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ53 EKR, 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 BJ53 EKR registered?

BJ53 EKR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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