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BJ53 MVY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,925 mi
Last recorded58,925 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,925 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,477 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER REMOVED AS WAS SLIPPING ROUND

Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,197 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 45,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,538 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 40,538 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracks in side wall and tread, no cords showing.

offside rear tyre cracks in side wall and tread, no cords showing.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 34,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracks in side wall and tread, no cords showing.

offside rear tyre cracks in side wall and tread, no cords showing.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,294 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 27,294 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,470 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise nearside front tyre needed blowing up

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 13,963 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 10,534 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,534 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 MVY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MVY, 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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What year was BJ53 MVY registered?

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

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