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BD03 YJN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,707 mi
Last recorded100,707 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 100,707 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,027 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished and wearing uneven

offside front tyre is cracked and perished and wearing uneven

under vehicle corrision

Fail 31 May 2014 83,890 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished and wearing uneven

offside front tyre is cracked and perished and wearing uneven

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished and has a nail

under vehicle corrision

Pass 29 May 2013 76,270 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 76,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 68,834 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,537 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,537 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 May 2010 57,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o.s.r.tyre down to wear bars.

Pass 27 May 2010 57,656 miles

o.s.r.tyre down to wear bars.

Fail 27 May 2009 49,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 49,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,712 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,076 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 YJN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

BD03 YJN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 YJN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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