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BJ53 ENE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,892 mi
Last recorded114,892 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ENE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,892 miles

cluch anti slip cover missing

Fail 29 Oct 2015 114,892 miles

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

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

cluch anti slip cover missing

Pass 8 Nov 2014 94,874 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,400 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,062 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear uneven,ok at test.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,424 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,616 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,270 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,921 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 ENE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ENE, 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 ENE registered?

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

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