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BJ53 KWE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,892 mi
Last recorded50,892 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,892 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,752 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 45,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 30,493 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 19,283 miles

o/s/ door mirror cover missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,027 miles

Damage to n/s sill.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 15,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Adjusted headlight aims.

Damage to n/s sill.

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 5,849 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking on sidewall & tread worn close to 2mm

Fail 29 Jan 2010 5,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking on sidewall & tread worn close to 2mm

Pass 3 Feb 2009 874 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,795 miles

offside rear tyre worn

nearside rear tyre nail

Fail 28 Jan 2008 35,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre nail

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,300 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,287 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 KWE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

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

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