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BT53 JGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,964 mi
Last recorded95,964 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,964 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,354 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,354 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,289 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,362 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 76,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,302 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,072 miles

offside rear tyre poor

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres 2/3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,967 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2009 44,113 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,782 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,888 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,858 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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BT53 JGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT53 JGZ, 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 BT53 JGZ registered?

BT53 JGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BT53 JGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 JGZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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