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BJ53 KVO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,175 mi
Last recorded85,175 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,175 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2011 85,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,339 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 May 2009 74,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,991 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 92,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

slight exhaust blow from manifold/downpipe area

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,418 miles

slight weep at power steering rack

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 KVO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KVO, 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 KVO registered?

BJ53 KVO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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