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BJ53 LBA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,821 mi
Last recorded107,821 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 LBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 107,821 miles

Handbrake travel but not excessive

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 107,821 miles

Handbrake travel but not excessive

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 96,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60r 15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 86,656 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,916 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 76,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 68,952 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 68,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,561 miles

rear coil springs corroded at the base

Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,413 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 54,733 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 54,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,696 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,889 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,070 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,644 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,380 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,044 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 11,123 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 9,120 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 LBA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 LBA registered?

BJ53 LBA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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