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BX53 OJH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,777 mi
Last recorded146,777 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering wheel play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 143,779 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 138,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 138,394 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 132,128 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 132,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,361 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 120,349 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt is adversely affected by an insecure seat (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 118,863 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 118,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,291 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 107,180 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,207 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,538 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,609 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,031 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,154 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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BX53 OJH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BX53 OJH, 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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BX53 OJH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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