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BJ53 YVL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,642 mi
Last recorded89,642 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering noise

Fail 27 Jan 2018 89,642 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering noise

Pass 28 Jan 2017 85,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre outer edge worn

slight play in inner steering rack arms

Fail 28 Jan 2017 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre outer edge worn

slight play in inner steering rack arms

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,477 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

exhaust black smoke slightly excessive

Fail 29 Jan 2016 81,477 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

exhaust black smoke slightly excessive

Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

filler neck bolt broken an pipe inscure

Fail 17 Jan 2015 76,402 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

filler neck bolt broken an pipe inscure

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,807 miles

Air filter intake pipe not secured.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2013 67,055 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 62,073 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 62,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2 nails osr tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,262 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front inner c v boot is leaking

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 30 Mar 2009 37,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,732 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,019 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges n/s/front very close to limits and inner side wall starting to split

front brake discs in poor condition

front inner brake pads very low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,034 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 YVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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