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BJ53 YWU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,447 mi
Last recorded101,447 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,447 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 101,447 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 97,784 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,315 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 94,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,093 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,965 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,852 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,268 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded nearside rear

Fail 3 Sep 2012 58,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,588 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,971 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,062 miles

Please note there is slight discolouring to rear plate but vstill legable

Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,403 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 YWU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

BJ53 YWU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 YWU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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