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BJ53 KZE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,040 mi
Last recorded110,040 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,040 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs all round excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads all round very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 110,040 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both headlights not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake discs all round excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads all round very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,111 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,111 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 90,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 80,443 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2014 72,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,998 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,510 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,477 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 42,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,000 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,069 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,633 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 KZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KZE, 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 KZE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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