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BJ53 NOF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,019 mi
Last recorded193,019 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 193,019 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 193,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 172,751 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 172,751 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested due to broken coil spring (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 159,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

gearbox oil leak

parking brake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2017 146,050 miles

Coolant leak radiator top hose ()

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 146,050 miles

Coolant leak radiator top hose ()

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 125,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 15 Aug 2013 86,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,261 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 77,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,741 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,562 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 40,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,388 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,277 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 32,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,016 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 22,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 NOF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NOF, 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 NOF registered?

BJ53 NOF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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