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BF03 OJY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,066 mi
Last recorded91,066 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 91,066 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Rear wiper smearing

engine oil leak

Fail 24 May 2017 91,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wrong size

Rear wiper smearing

engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 85,568 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 85,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 80,812 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 80,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 30 May 2014 75,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 75,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 71,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 71,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,759 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

oil leak on sump

Fail 5 Apr 2012 67,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

oil leak on sump

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,628 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 61,628 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have splits in inside sidewalls

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have splits in inside sidewalls

Fail 27 Jan 2009 48,723 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,723 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,658 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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BF03 OJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF03 OJY, 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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BF03 OJY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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