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BJ03 RLU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,971 mi
Last recorded109,971 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 RLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 109,971 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,863 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 100,863 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,990 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 92,990 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,485 miles

Exhaust noisy all engine oil leak (7.1.4)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 83,485 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy all engine oil leak (7.1.4)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus engine oil leak (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus engine oil leak (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and near side rear tyre nial in (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 66,036 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play noisy (2.6.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and near side rear tyre nial in (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 39,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 12,586 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 10,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 592 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 547 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 RLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ03 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

BJ03 RLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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