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BJ53 NKN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,310 mi
Last recorded100,310 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 100,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre has damage to the outer wall

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Scratches on windscreen not seriously affecting drivers view

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 89,787 miles

Offside obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Scratches on windscreen not seriously affecting drivers view

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to the adult seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen marked

Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to the adult seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

windscreen marked

Fail 3 Feb 2015 77,388 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,388 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,319 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp on

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,754 miles

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

baffles lose in exhaust centre section

both front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,441 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,397 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

front discs worn

slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,397 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads 75% worn

front discs worn

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,199 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)

eml light on

Fail 27 Jan 2011 53,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

eml light on

Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,854 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 40,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,457 miles

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

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 NKN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKN, 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 NKN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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