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BJ53 KZD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,778 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror damage

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 96,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror damage

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,280 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,386 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,582 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,722 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 565,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,223 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 52,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,731 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,872 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 KZD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KZD, 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 KZD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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