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BJ53 KUE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,871 mi
Last recorded89,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and badly cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,567 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread + edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underside + osr sill drain hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,861 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/ outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,661 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 79,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,065 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 77,064 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,339 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,917 miles

Front exhaust bracket/mounting corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower outer sill beginning to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s & n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 66,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a deep cut within tread area, tyre also cracked & perished (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s & n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,699 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe getting weak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,190 miles

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 damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Slight blow from exhaust flexi joint

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,011 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,275 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,294 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,894 miles

Front brake discs worn. Pads half worn.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 45,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,570 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 45,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise nearside and offside front tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Advise nearside front tyre on 2mm

Advise nearside rear tyre slighly out of shape

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,743 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 KUE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KUE, 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 KUE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 KUE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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