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BJ53 MVD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,800 mi
Last recorded102,800 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,800 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 102,797 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,145 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 82,249 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 78,543 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 78,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 78,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,705 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,173 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,145 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,649 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 MVD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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