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BJ53 WEV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,220 mi
Last recorded139,220 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 139,220 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

All rear suspension arms & various components corroding

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Both front coil springs & top mounts corroding

Both rear inner sills corroded

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fuel tank strap corroded

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2018 132,884 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Both rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,755 miles

all exhaust handers slightly corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 121,375 miles

all exhaust hangers slightly corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear suspension trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake has slightly long travel

Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,235 miles

both front tyre valves deteriorating

engine oil level low

exhaust hangers corroding

front brake pipes corroding

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake has slight long travel

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,563 miles

All exhaust metal hangers corroded

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Handbrake has slight long travel

Nrearside rear brake pipe corroding

Slack in handbrake

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,202 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 95,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,062 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,774 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 79,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,173 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 46,325 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 WEV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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