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AP03 BJY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,272 mi
Last recorded27,272 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,272 miles

Nearside mirror

Fail 14 Jun 2017 27,270 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside mirror

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,491 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,783 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 9,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 470 miles

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

front discs corroded

run out on front discs.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 42,022 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 42,022 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2009 36,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 36,794 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,458 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 30,458 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 24,140 miles

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

fule fitter insucure.

Pass 4 May 2006 18,976 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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AP03 BJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP03 BJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 BJY registered?

AP03 BJY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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