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BJ53 RSZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,326 mi
Last recorded60,326 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,326 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,823 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

FRONT SIDE LIGHT BULBS COME ON WHEN FOOT BRAKE IS APPLIED

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK RUBBERS SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK RUBBERS SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer BOOT LID TO BODY DAMAGE

RUMBLING NOISE FROM GEARBOX OR ENGINE

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 52,731 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure BUMPER DAMAGE AND INSECURE (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

FRONT SIDE LIGHT BULBS COME ON WHEN FOOT BRAKE IS APPLIED

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK RUBBERS SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK RUBBERS SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer BOOT LID TO BODY DAMAGE

RUMBLING NOISE FROM GEARBOX OR ENGINE

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,043 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,409 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,928 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 20,674 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 18,044 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,991 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 8,220 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 4,406 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 RSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

BJ53 RSZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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