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BJ53 KXA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,238 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,688 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,903 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,651 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,009 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Front sub frame slight corrosion

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres cracking

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 58,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres cracking

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 55,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,132 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,179 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,292 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,186 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 KXA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 KXA, 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 KXA registered?

BJ53 KXA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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