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BJ53 KZA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,273 mi
Last recorded75,273 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,273 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre 2mm

nearside rear brake binding

offside front tyre 3mm

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 16 Aug 2011 71,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant leak at thermostat housing

offside rear brake binding

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant leak at thermostat housing

offside rear brake binding

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Aug 2010 62,368 miles

oil leaks

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,347 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 45,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,287 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,685 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 KZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KZA, 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 KZA registered?

BJ53 KZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BJ53 KZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 KZA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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