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BJ53 KPP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,273 mi
Last recorded105,273 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 105,273 miles

both rear drop link bush deteriorated

both side front brake discs slightly corroded

rear no plare deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,454 miles

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

both front wipers smearing

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Oct 2015 101,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers smearing

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Oct 2014 96,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre perishing and nail in

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly mishaped

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 89,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 85,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 85,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,789 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 83,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,528 miles

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

Rear screen washer innop, leaking into car

Fail 14 Oct 2009 70,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade split

Rear screen washer innop, leaking into car

Pass 18 Oct 2008 59,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 49,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,170 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 KPP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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