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BJ53 WDP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,500 mi
Last recorded200,500 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 200,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Oil leak driveshaft oil seal in gearbox ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

drivers window inoperative

Pass 21 May 2016 185,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 169,876 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 152,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2013 135,155 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 119,782 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 101,694 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 83,203 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 62,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 42,859 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 42,859 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,284 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE. CHECK ALL TYRE PRESSURES

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 24,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked. rear number plate starting to deteriorate. check all tyre pressures.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,327 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 WDP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WDP, 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 WDP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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