CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ53 EOE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,334 mi
Last recorded149,334 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 EOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 149,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

knocking in steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2016 143,187 miles

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

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

knocking in steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2016 143,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 133,511 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 133,511 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 120,039 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2014 120,039 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket broken, but system still supported. skin of rear back box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2013 103,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,559 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,893 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 85,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,048 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,336 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,349 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded slightly

Heavy dampness on power steering rack

Heavy oil leak from sump gasket

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly and on 1.6mm/2mm

Slight exhaust corrossion

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,847 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit & worn uneven

engine oil leak

wipers dont self park

Pass 28 Dec 2006 40,910 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Dec 2006 40,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ53 EOE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ53 EOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ53 EOE?

You can check the full history of BJ53 EOE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ53 EOE registered?

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

Is BJ53 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 EOE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ53 EOE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ53 EOE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.