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BJ53 KZP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,090 mi
Last recorded187,090 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 187,090 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 30 Sep 2016 187,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 14 Sep 2016 187,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

A/C leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 171,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 160,082 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 160,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 151,437 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear heat shield slightly loose ...

Fail 23 Oct 2013 151,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear heat shield slightly loose ...

Pass 4 Oct 2012 143,411 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)

nsr tyre slightly feathering on outer edge...

Fail 4 Oct 2012 143,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

nsr tyre slightly feathering on outer edge...

slight tears at ends of both front wiper blades..but both clear windscreen ok..

Pass 22 Sep 2011 135,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

top sections of both rear coil springs rusty....

vehicle throttle body noisy....

Pass 6 Oct 2010 124,751 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 112,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 103,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 93,831 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,761 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 81,760 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag lamp is on

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 KZP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KZP, 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 KZP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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