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BJ53 YWZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,837 mi
Last recorded95,837 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 95,837 miles

Offside Front door difficult to open

Fail 22 May 2017 95,763 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front door difficult to open

Pass 23 May 2016 88,568 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 88,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 76,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 63,473 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 52,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 52,120 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,461 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,510 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,784 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 22,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,799 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,467 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 YWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YWZ, 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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What year was BJ53 YWZ registered?

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

Is BJ53 YWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 YWZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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