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BJ03 RHK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,892 mi
Last recorded160,892 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 RHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 160,892 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 160,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 146,499 miles

rear brake pads wearing slightly low but not to excess

Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 131,922 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 117,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,208 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,061 miles

middle exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,084 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,572 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 58,572 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,594 miles

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

both front tyres worn to wear markers.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,845 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly not to excess

Pass 15 Feb 2006 8,486 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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BJ03 RHK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ03 RHK, 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 BJ03 RHK registered?

BJ03 RHK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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