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BJ53 JYX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,680 mi
Last recorded119,680 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 119,680 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 119,677 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak and coolant level low ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tailgate not opening with key access from inside vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2018 114,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak and coolant level low ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tailgate not opening with key access from inside vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2017 106,699 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 102,925 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,410 miles

Oil sump corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,865 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,092 miles

All discs corroded

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 79,092 miles

All discs corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 74,413 miles

front and rear pads low

oil sump corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 61,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,681 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 JYX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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