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BD03 JBE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,819 mi
Last recorded119,819 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 119,819 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside wing mirror taped in place, secure at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 116,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 113,140 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 113,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 109,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 104,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 98,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 91,145 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 91,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 82,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 59,332 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 34,660 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,698 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 23,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 19,531 miles

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

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

gearbox leaking

offside washer jet blocked

offside wiper too small

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 JBE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JBE, 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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BD03 JBE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BD03 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 JBE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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