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BL53 CKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 115,048 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 31 Dec 2010 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2010 109,984 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 105,840 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 99,884 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 99,884 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 95,199 miles

Advise 2x chips in windscreen n/s

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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BL53 CKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BL53 CKJ, 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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BL53 CKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 CKJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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