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BT53 JTU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,248 mi
Last recorded92,248 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,313 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,313 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 83,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,775 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive downpipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,552 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,070 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 64,070 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,548 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 58,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,594 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 48,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,869 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 41,869 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,066 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,368 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to unbond

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers showing wear indecators

recommend tracking

Fail 30 Nov 2011 24,366 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to unbond

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers showing wear indecators

recommend tracking

Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,031 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 10,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

nearside tyre starting to crack

parking brake travel high

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Nov 2008 2,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,635 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 20,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 JTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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