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BL53 DJU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,958 mi
Last recorded97,958 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 97,958 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 97,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 93,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low

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

Nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,516 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,806 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion on sump

Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,319 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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BL53 DJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc 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 DJU, 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 BL53 DJU registered?

BL53 DJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is BL53 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 DJU 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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