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BJ53 KAK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,727 mi
Last recorded117,727 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 117,727 miles

Coolant level low

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

Power steering fluid below minimum

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 117,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant level low

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

Power steering fluid below minimum

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 102,734 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 102,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2013 87,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,403 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 77,403 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,725 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 87,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 59,185 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,516 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 30,516 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,959 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 KAK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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