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BD03 NTJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,849 mi
Last recorded128,849 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 128,849 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 128,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 115,682 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 115,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 102,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,085 miles

EML light is indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,681 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 94,681 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill has rust gone through (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,651 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,744 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,062 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 NTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ registered?

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

Is BD03 NTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 NTJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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