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BJ53 KUC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,796 mi
Last recorded132,796 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 132,796 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 131,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 124,156 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,630 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread area

Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,458 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim of nearside rear wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,860 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 104,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,055 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 93,054 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,743 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,160 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,360 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r ( drivers side ) tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 2 Jan 2008 35,692 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,170 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,170 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front roll bar link rod creaking

Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,775 miles

the hand brake travel is a littly high

the rear number plate is in poor condishion

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 KUC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 KUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 KUC registered?

BJ53 KUC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 KUC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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