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BJ53 WDK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 124,889 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 121,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 121,271 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 117,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 113,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,435 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,886 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 126,208 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 101,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,367 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,898 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 94,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,599 miles

Front wipers willnot park correctly

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front wipers willnot park correctly

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,786 miles

coolant expansion bottle cracked & leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,492 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,287 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,539 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,701 miles

front tyres getting close to limit.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,073 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 42,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,809 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 WDK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 WDK registered?

BJ53 WDK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 WDK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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