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BJ53 JYP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,611 mi
Last recorded115,611 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both sides) (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (both sides) (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 115,611 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both sides) (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (both sides) (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 105,499 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,824 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,689 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,650 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,233 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,159 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,602 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,422 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,708 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,137 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 JYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JYP, 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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BJ53 JYP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 JYP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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