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BJ53 YVV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,053 mi
Last recorded74,053 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,053 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 74,053 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 68,319 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 55,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,466 miles

both rear brake disks coroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,474 miles

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,288 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

o\s\f tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 34,159 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,159 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2013 32,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate digits shaded font

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,233 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 22,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,308 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 YVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

BJ53 YVV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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