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BT53 JLO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,657 mi
Last recorded151,657 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 151,657 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 151,657 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 148,814 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 145,703 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 145,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,340 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 141,340 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 136,167 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,575 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 121,635 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 113,343 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 113,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 106,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,691 miles

Int fault o/s headlamp

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 80,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,650 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,465 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 75,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 69,911 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 61,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,221 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,183 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 JLO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JLO, 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 JLO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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