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BJ53 MXE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,741 mi
Last recorded19,741 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 19,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 19,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 13,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 13,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 9,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 7,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 7,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 7,165 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 7,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 6,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 6,633 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 6,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 5,474 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 5,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 4,845 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on he outer edge and deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2016 4,845 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on he outer edge and deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 4,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 3,385 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 2,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 2,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 1,890 miles

offside front & nearside rear tyres splitting on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 1,179 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 524 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,257 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,029 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,317 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 MXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

BJ53 MXE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is BJ53 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 MXE shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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