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BJ53 MKM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,983 mi
Last recorded82,983 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,721 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,597 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 58,372 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,551 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 45,282 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,290 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wear uneven and near limit(may be noisy on road)

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 MKM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

BJ53 MKM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BJ53 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 MKM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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