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BJ53 NNE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,567 mi
Last recorded61,567 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,567 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill weak with corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2018 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill weak with corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,665 miles

Heavy surface corrosion in nearside inner rear arch

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside inner rear arch, May also extend to seat belt prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections.

Unable to open bonnet at retest. Accepted as no items concealed by bonnet require retesting

Fail 10 Mar 2017 56,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Not adjusted as lamp is not fully secure (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet catch and safety catch do not work (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Heavy surface corrosion in nearside inner rear arch

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside inner rear arch, May also extend to seat belt prescribed areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,167 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 47,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,413 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 26,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,198 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 22,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,442 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,925 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 7,925 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 3 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 NNE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NNE, 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 NNE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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