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BD03 JTY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,174 mi
Last recorded40,174 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 40,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,719 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 36,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 34,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2014 34,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,588 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 26,600 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 26,600 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,759 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 21,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,695 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 6,639 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 2,855 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,950 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,724 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 JTY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD03 JTY, 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 JTY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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