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BF03 VNJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,488 mi
Last recorded168,488 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 168,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail pipe mounting broken off

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

n/s front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Nov 2013 168,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust tail pipe mounting broken off

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

n/s front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

nail and screw in o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 155,799 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Oct 2012 155,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Nov 2011 145,446 miles

Both front discs wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 145,446 miles

Both front discs wearing thin

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 131,004 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 115,643 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 115,623 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 100,376 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 84,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,701 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 8 Nov 2006 67,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,185 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 66,963 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front service brakes show inbalance/runout.

rear service brakes show slight inbalance increase/decrease.

undershield fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,963 miles

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

front service brakes show inbalance/runout.

rear service brakes show slight inbalance increase/decrease.

undershield fitted.

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 VNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 VNJ registered?

BF03 VNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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