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BJ53 MYR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,431 mi
Last recorded133,431 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 133,431 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 123,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 114,350 miles

Front number plate damaged.

O/S Door handle faulty.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Wear in O/S Track rod end.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,721 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 102,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,315 miles

door stiff to open from outside

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2012 64,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 54,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,460 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 33,460 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,982 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,112 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 MYR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

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

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