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BT53 JWM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,141 mi
Last recorded115,141 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,141 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 109,816 miles

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

all b discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 98,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake levers on rear calipers not fully returning to off position

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 98,819 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake levers on rear calipers not fully returning to off position

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 90,215 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 78,748 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 64,726 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 51,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,937 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,424 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

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 JWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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