
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc
BJ53 EPDMOT history
BJ53 EPD is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,944 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 148,944 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Mileage history
BJ53 EPD was last recorded at 148,944 miles on 13 Jun 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,929 miles · 21 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 7,542 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside and nearside inner sills corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,944 miles (+15)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 148,944 miles
- Test number
- 807832226990
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail148,929 miles (+4,060)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,929 miles
- Test number
- 455673166384
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,869 miles (+10)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 144,869 miles
- Test number
- 615068048013
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and suspension components
Fail144,859 miles (+3,130)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,859 miles
- Test number
- 679689605079
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and suspension components
Pass141,729 miles (+7)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 141,729 miles
- Test number
- 833998439679
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront engine frame corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Fail141,722 miles (+3,005)3 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,722 miles
- Test number
- 890069324089
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront engine frame corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass138,717 miles (+16)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 138,717 miles
- Test number
- 296640363625
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust brackets corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills corroded
Fail138,701 miles (+2,232)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,701 miles
- Test number
- 410143157161
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust brackets corroded
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sills corroded
Pass136,469 miles (+3,793)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 136,469 miles
- Test number
- 314834489798
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriated slight blow
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded and greases up
Pass132,676 miles (+3,187)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 132,676 miles
- Test number
- 312969397429
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriated
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front and rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear antiroll bar corroded
Pass129,489 miles (+4,734)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 129,489 miles
- Test number
- 674413111585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame has surface corrosion
Pass124,755 miles (+8,532)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 124,755 miles
- Test number
- 570557818059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,223 miles (+9,352)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 116,223 miles
- Test number
- 980806596616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,871 miles (+8,353)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 106,871 miles
- Test number
- 504217574968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,518 miles (+8,164)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 98,518 miles
- Test number
- 798131764219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,354 miles (+8,282)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 90,354 miles
- Test number
- 459854953273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,072 miles (+9,979)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 82,072 miles
- Test number
- 529683162200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,093 miles (+8,807)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 72,093 miles
- Test number
- 646446841212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,286 miles (+8,666)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 63,286 miles
- Test number
- 674051660207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,620 miles (+15,131)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 54,620 miles
- Test number
- 394338969495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,489 miles (+13,733)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 39,489 miles
- Test number
- 384071268441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,756 miles (+10,570)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 25,756 miles
- Test number
- 470310167270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,186 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,186 miles
- Test number
- 270551966278
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass15,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 15,186 miles
- Test number
- 673441866272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about BJ53 EPD
- When is the MOT due on BJ53 EPD?
- The MOT on BJ53 EPD expired on 12 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has BJ53 EPD done?
- BJ53 EPD was recorded at 148,944 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 7,542 miles a year.
- Has BJ53 EPD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BJ53 EPD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on BJ53 EPD ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on BJ53 EPD find?
- BJ53 EPD passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.
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