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BJ53 KCA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,266 mi
Last recorded117,266 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 117,266 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 115,384 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 113,513 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 113,513 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,020 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,135 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS &OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,770 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroding

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 91,768 miles

Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipe union where joins over steering rack (3.6.A.1)

Centre exhaust bracket corroding

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2015 91,708 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,629 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 91,629 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2012 91,591 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 91,056 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,939 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads worn.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 82,234 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 82,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,373 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2006 47,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 KCA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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