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BD03 WJA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,260 mi
Last recorded55,260 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 55,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,616 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s sill at rear corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 48,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,190 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 42,190 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,603 miles

Bothfront wipers starting to smear

Fail 28 Apr 2011 31,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bothfront wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,535 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 25,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Damage to nearside front and rear

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,598 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,103 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 29,103 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear no plate starting to ripple

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 WJA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black 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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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