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BJ53 RZV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,995 mi
Last recorded153,995 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 153,995 miles

o/s/f wing corroded and holed

Fail 13 Jan 2017 152,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wing corroded and holed

Pass 15 Dec 2015 144,559 miles

n/s/f tyre is de-void of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal

n/s/f wishbone rear-most mounting bush is deteriated

n/s/r tyre tread is worn abnormally. recommend renewal

o/s/f tyre tread is wearing heavily on inner edge

travel evident in park brake lever

Fail 10 Dec 2015 144,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre is de-void of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal

n/s/f wishbone rear-most mounting bush is deteriated

n/s/r tyre tread is worn abnormally. recommend renewal

o/s/f tyre tread is wearing heavily on inner edge

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 9 Dec 2014 141,164 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre wall cracking o/s front of sill is corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 141,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre wall cracking o/s front of sill is corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 131,573 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 131,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 120,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 120,943 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 109,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 108,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre on 2mm.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,580 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 99,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,780 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,402 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 RZV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RZV, 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 RZV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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