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BD03 JCZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,294 mi
Last recorded64,294 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 64,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 63,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 62,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Fail 15 May 2023 62,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2022 60,601 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 60,601 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 58,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 58,852 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 57,152 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 57,151 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 55,662 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 55,662 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2018 53,695 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 53,695 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 49,883 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 49,883 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 46,788 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 May 2014 43,245 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 43,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 40,236 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 37,798 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 33,582 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 29,627 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,045 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,493 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,556 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,535 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 JCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

BD03 JCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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