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BJ53 RYH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,390 mi
Last recorded144,390 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 144,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 140,141 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 140,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 134,024 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2013 134,024 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 27 Oct 2012 125,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 125,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 107,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 96,138 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 82,942 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 82,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 67,623 miles

requires a good service;

Fail 1 Nov 2008 67,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

requires a good service;

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,477 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 52,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,325 miles

tread getting low nearside rear tyre see healthcheck report

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 RYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

BJ53 RYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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