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BT53 JAO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,566 mi
Last recorded142,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 142,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 133,627 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Os steering rack gaiter twisted

Os wing corroded but no sharp edge

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Underisde of body undersealed

os headlight slightly dimmer than ns

rear disc guards corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 133,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Os wing corroded but no sharp edge

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Os steering rack gaiter twisted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Underisde of body undersealed

rear disc guards corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 121,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from weld at front to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight cut, not resulting in loss of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge (215/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front lower wing damaged/corroded but not likely to cause injury.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 121,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from weld at front to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight cut, not resulting in loss of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge (215/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front lower wing damaged/corroded but not likely to cause injury.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,788 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 112,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,899 miles

Exhaust catalyst cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 103,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,604 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 95,604 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,946 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 87,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension bushes perrishing.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,455 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 61,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,034 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,845 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat sheild on front exhaust lose

Fail 2 Oct 2008 52,716 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat sheild on front exhaust lose

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,339 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,930 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 33,930 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BT53 JAO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BT53 JAO, 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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BT53 JAO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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