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BV53 RJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,967 mi
Last recorded63,967 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 63,967 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing has holed but is taped up

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kg (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 63,976 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,935 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing has hole not structure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing has hole not structure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust section has leak on exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 55,935 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill has hole and is weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing has hole not structure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing has hole not structure

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust section has leak on exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,163 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing has slight hole but is still secure and isnt structual

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 49,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken not attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 39,945 miles

N/s/f sill panel corroded outside prescribed area.

Fail 18 May 2021 39,938 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/f sill panel corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 15 May 2020 38,029 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 38,020 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 35,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 31,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 28,266 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 23,438 miles

Front exhaust mountings corroded.

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

Steel brake pipes adjacent to flexible hose unions showing some corrosion.

Pass 27 May 2015 19,780 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 15,203 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 15,203 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 9,143 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear all suspension parts corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 3,556 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)

Pass 17 May 2011 57,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 52,455 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 45,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 45,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,014 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,588 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,935 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 26,453 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BV53 RJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BV53 RJZ, 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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BV53 RJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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