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BD03 JUF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,249 mi
Last recorded132,249 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 132,249 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 123,456 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 123,456 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 116,087 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 116,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 109,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,168 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 104,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,745 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 98,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,973 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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,321 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,772 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,119 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,129 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,407 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,110 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,153 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 JUF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

BD03 JUF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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