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B3 WJJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

16,177 mi
Last recorded16,177 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,177 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

EML light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 16,138 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Covers fitted upper and lower

EML light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 11,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 5,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 5,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 1,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 1,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 55,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,957 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 52,957 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,225 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 50,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,622 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 32,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,965 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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B3 WJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B3 WJJ, 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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B3 WJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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