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BJ53 KUW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,401 mi
Last recorded96,401 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,375 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 90,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,152 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has crack between tread and sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,853 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 59,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,108 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,595 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front bumper damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2011 54,595 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,344 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,782 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 46,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,222 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,232 miles

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

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

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

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 KUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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