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BJ53 RZN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,274 mi
Last recorded107,274 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 107,274 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight bind, 22% imbalance

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,578 miles

Oil leak

oil leak-gearbox

Fail 27 Nov 2014 89,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak-gearbox

Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,797 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,797 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,701 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 66,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,028 miles

Nearside front wiper is splitting.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,028 miles

Nearside front wiper is splitting.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,577 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 49,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre is slightly out of shape.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing is noisey.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,973 miles

Engine management light is on indicating a fault.

Front brake pads are over half worn.

Instruments & instrument warning lights are randomly going on & off.

Wipers do not self park.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,304 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,242 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,532 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,299 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 13,299 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RZN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

BJ53 RZN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 RZN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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