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BD03 CXJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,578 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 97,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 96,075 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 96,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2015 94,899 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,008 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,724 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,724 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 78,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,088 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,738 miles

eng man light on

Fail 4 May 2010 63,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

eng man light on

Pass 6 May 2009 58,247 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2008 51,470 miles

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

Oil leak

eng management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,915 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,033 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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BD03 CXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BD03 CXJ, 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 BD03 CXJ registered?

BD03 CXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 CXJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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