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BC03 LJF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,850 mi
Last recorded114,850 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 LJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,850 miles

Exhaust bracket secured by metal wire

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 114,850 miles

Exhaust bracket secured by metal wire

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 114,829 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 113,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 109,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 105,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 102,503 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 98,657 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 92,645 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 82,847 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 May 2012 82,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 61,601 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 61,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 44,123 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 44,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2009 33,153 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 33,153 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 18,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,469 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,342 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 16,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 LJF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

BC03 LJF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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