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BJ53 MXW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,593 mi
Last recorded123,593 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,593 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 123,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high to high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,171 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 4 Oct 2017 113,157 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,119 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked slightly due to age

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, replace when pads are renewed (3.5.1i)

emission just within required limits

fuel filler neck has slight corrosion

rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,159 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,542 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,803 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 MXW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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