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BX53 JTY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,860 mi
Last recorded97,860 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 JTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,860 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,924 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 91,924 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,902 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 86,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,425 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 81,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 48,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 45,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,958 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,476 miles

can't check back seat belts due to dog cage

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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BX53 JTY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BX53 JTY, 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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What year was BX53 JTY registered?

BX53 JTY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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