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BJ53 MUE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,333 mi
Last recorded81,333 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 81,333 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 81,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,285 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and cracking on tread

Fail 22 Dec 2015 72,284 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and cracking on tread

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,221 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,400 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 53,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,353 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 49,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,146 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 46,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,507 miles

Nearside front and Offside front tyres heavily worn on inner edge. 195/60VR15

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 40,507 miles

Nearside front and Offside front tyres heavily worn on inner edge. 195/60VR15

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,049 miles

front under tray fitted.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 26,049 miles

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

front under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,177 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 21,177 miles

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

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 MUE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 MUE, 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 MUE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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