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BC03 DUJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,201 mi
Last recorded126,201 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 DUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 126,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2014 126,201 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre stop light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2013 112,963 miles

Both rear tyres perished and worn.

Front tyres worn.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,359 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,549 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,548 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 69,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,667 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 47,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,357 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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BC03 DUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BC03 DUJ, 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 BC03 DUJ registered?

BC03 DUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is BC03 DUJ safe to buy?

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