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BD03 JWC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,784 mi
Last recorded45,784 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 45,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2016 43,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 41,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2014 39,887 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2012 37,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,529 miles

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link lower bush split/perished

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

Offside rear anti-roll bar link lower bush split/perished

One shot wiper function inoperative

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

Pass 28 May 2010 31,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate delaminating

slight damage front number plate

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

N/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/r tyre sidewall split/ cracked

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Water pump noisey

Fail 5 Jun 2008 23,165 miles

N/S/R Tyre treads cracking

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Tyre sidewall splitting

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,165 miles

N/S/R Tyre treads cracking

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre sidewall splitting

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,350 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracking in tread n/s/r

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,084 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,997 miles

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

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 JWC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JWC, 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 JWC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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