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BJ53 MRX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,515 mi
Last recorded168,515 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 168,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

near/side outer sill corroding.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 163,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 153,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 153,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,382 miles

ENGINE M.I.L.LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 119,034 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 119,034 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 106,811 miles

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

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

engine M.I.L. light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,578 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 83,578 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,905 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on in/side

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,605 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,799 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 33,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2007 23,560 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 23,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,787 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 MRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

BJ53 MRX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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