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BD03 WJX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,713 mi
Last recorded130,713 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,713 miles

advise tyers low week sills corrsion throw car heavley undersealed

Fail 9 Aug 2019 130,713 miles

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

advise tyers low week sills corrsion throw car heavley undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2018 126,922 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 124,819 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 122,803 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 116,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 106,315 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inside edge.

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear, seat belt not fully tested.

Corrosion to the nearside rear sill area.

Engine noisy and running rough.

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

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

Small split on the offside front wiper blade.

Fail 21 Jun 2014 106,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inside edge.

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear, seat belt not fully tested.

Corrosion to the nearside rear sill area.

Engine noisy and running rough.

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Small split on the offside front wiper blade.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 96,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 96,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 86,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 86,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,030 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 76,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 66,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 48,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 23,924 miles

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

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 WJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

BD03 WJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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