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BJ53 SKZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,731 mi
Last recorded46,731 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 41,963 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 37,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 37,539 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 31,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 31,914 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 30,362 miles

brake pipes poorly made and fitted

exhaust heat shield hanging off

only just passed emissions test

slight play o.s.f track rod end

Fail 25 Jan 2018 30,316 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield hanging off

long parking brake lever

slight play o.s.f track rod end

Pass 31 Jan 2017 27,645 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 27,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 18,922 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 18,909 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 16,404 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 13,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,318 miles

front brake discs corroded

mid exhaust mount corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 11,133 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

mid exhaust mount corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 1,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 66,141 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,646 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 54,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,904 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 SKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SKZ, 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 SKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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