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BJ53 RXX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,279 mi
Last recorded135,279 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 135,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to test (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure & damaged (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 126,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 126,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 120,224 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 120,115 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak from front (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2017 119,275 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,341 miles

Front Centre exhaust brackets broken

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,354 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 104,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,455 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 98,227 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre wearing low inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,055 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 RXX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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