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BJ53 NVF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,871 mi
Last recorded108,871 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,871 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (1.6mm) and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (slightly corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,452 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 103,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,909 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 98,871 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 89,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,018 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Oil leak gear box area ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by brake hose (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by brake hose (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear corrosion on rear suspension frame and various suspension components

Fail 1 Dec 2017 83,018 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) and fouling on body (2.2.D.2b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Oil leak gear box area ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by brake hose (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges and age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by brake hose (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear corrosion on rear suspension frame and various suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres aged and cracked

brake pedal rubber split

offside front and both rear coil springs corrroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,939 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges (action required soon)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,506 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 65,504 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,587 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 54,378 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,996 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,981 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,038 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 36,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,738 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,026 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,536 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 NVF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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