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BJ53 KVF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,511 mi
Last recorded45,511 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 45,313 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,437 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,601 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,473 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 26,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,950 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 16,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 5,832 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 5,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front & rear brake disc's corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 94,203 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 94,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,893 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 KVF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 KVF, 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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What year was BJ53 KVF registered?

BJ53 KVF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 KVF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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