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AC03 BJX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,171 mi
Last recorded61,171 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 61,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 61,171 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 40,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded especially other coil springs

Fail 7 Jul 2023 40,528 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded especially other coil springs

Pass 12 Jul 2022 34,457 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 29,889 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,114 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 28,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,613 miles

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 25,613 miles

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 22,942 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 2 May 2017 20,265 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 20,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 16,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 11,519 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 5,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2013 100 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 52,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 47,305 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 47,302 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 41,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,991 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 15,565 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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AC03 BJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AC03 BJX, 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 AC03 BJX registered?

AC03 BJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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