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BD03 NWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,158 mi
Last recorded143,158 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 143,158 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 127,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2016 127,951 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 106,446 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 98,521 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 89,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,744 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2009 72,173 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,004 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,336 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 NWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

BD03 NWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is BD03 NWJ safe to buy?

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