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BJ53 KYP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,004 mi
Last recorded109,004 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 109,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,306 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,851 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front wiper blade not cleaning properly

Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,257 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front wiper blade not cleaning properly

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,379 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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 2 Apr 2013 60,758 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,053 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 54,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,552 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 42,811 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,750 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,654 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 KYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KYP, 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 KYP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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