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BJ53 EOW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,565 mi
Last recorded36,565 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 EOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,565 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s front tyres approaching legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 31,158 miles

EML Light on

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 31,158 miles

EML Light on

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 25,385 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,018 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 21,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,099 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 14,057 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 9,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 2,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,754 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 54,052 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 46,734 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,734 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 39,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,865 miles

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

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 EOW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EOW, 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 EOW registered?

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

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