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BJ53 NKO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,769 mi
Last recorded24,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 24,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 15,167 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 15,157 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 4,110 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 4,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 2,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 1 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,046 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 65,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,960 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,002 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,805 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,001 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 NKO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

BJ53 NKO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BJ53 NKO safe to buy?

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