MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tyres osr 1,6 osf3mm nsr4mm nsf7mm
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tyres osr 1,6 osf3mm nsr4mm nsf7mm
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bonnet will not open /osr5mm osf5mm nsr1mmnsf4mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
bonnet will not open /osr5mm osf5mm nsr1mmnsf4mm
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advlse handbrake warnlng light on
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Unable to open bonnet. Customer requested to continue with test.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 KXO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 KXO, 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 KXO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.
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