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BJ53 KWR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,871 mi
Last recorded121,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,871 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

management lamp is on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 114,931 miles

management lamp on

Fail 20 Jan 2015 114,931 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

management lamp on

Fail 22 Nov 2013 102,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

damage to near side front bumber and damage to near side rear door

engine management lamp indictaes a fault

rear exhuast mount corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,210 miles

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

damage to near side front bumber and damage to near side rear door

engine management lamp indictaes a fault

rear exhuast mount corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,807 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 83,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 78,067 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 87,809 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,273 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 70,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,297 miles

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Dampness on power steering rack

Handbrake lever high

Fail 29 Sep 2008 50,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Dampness on power steering rack

Handbrake lever high

Heavy exhaust corrossion

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,978 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 40,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,194 miles

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)

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 KWR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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