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BT53 JJO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,408 mi
Last recorded107,408 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 107,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,996 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,340 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 86,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre cracking around dia of tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,946 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,045 miles

Windscreen wipers dont self park

Fail 24 Nov 2011 59,045 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wipers dont self park

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,099 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Dec 2008 38,323 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,127 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,826 miles

front brake dics and pads worn

rear brake pads worn

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 JJO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JJO, 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 JJO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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