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BJ53 YWF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,881 mi
Last recorded17,881 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 17,881 miles

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

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 17,881 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 160,489 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

Front numberplate cracked

Park brake 18%

Fail 10 Apr 2013 159,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

Front numberplate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 140,596 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 133,469 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 134,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 119,808 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2010 119,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 27 May 2010 119,687 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fornt registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 87,405 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 87,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 50,209 miles

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

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 YWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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