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BJ53 KXW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

97,241 mi
Last recorded97,241 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 97,241 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requires attention

Underbody/suspension/subframe corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2025 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,824 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,761 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 84,761 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached tyer (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,536 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,536 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,995 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

nearside door mirror mising

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,202 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 74,202 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,862 miles

Nearside Front plastic under wing panel is loose

both front and n/s rear coil springs are corroded

both registration plates are deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2017 67,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front plastic under wing panel is loose

both front and n/s rear coil springs are corroded

both registration plates are deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,218 miles

Front Upper front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear edge of tyre wearing low

Offside Rear wearing at 2.0 mm now

Rear suspension lower arms corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer cut sidewall

Offside Rear nail

engine oil low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 58,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer cut sidewall

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

Offside Rear nail

engine oil low

Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,111 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 53,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,142 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 49,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

suspect engine air leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,906 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 45,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,657 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,720 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 39,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,428 miles

O/S/F TYRE CUT TREAD N/S/F CUT SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,148 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT SIDEWALL

Fail 25 Sep 2008 34,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT WIPERS POOR

N/S/F TYRE CUT SIDEWALL

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,016 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,541 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 28,541 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KXW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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