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BJ53 MYH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,863 mi
Last recorded137,863 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 137,863 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,399 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 129,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 122,043 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,067 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,819 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 84,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 66,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2010 50,752 miles

excess park brake travel detected but both rear brakes locking out when applied

Fail 5 May 2010 50,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

excess park brake travel detected but both rear brakes locking out when applied

Pass 12 May 2009 36,050 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,701 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,663 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 MYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MYH, 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 MYH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 MYH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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