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BJ03 RSV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,545 mi
Last recorded162,545 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 RSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 162,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 144,199 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2011 123,261 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 106,382 miles

front discs worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 106,369 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,278 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 88,278 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both handbrake cables corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 May 2008 73,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,367 miles

brake pads require to be checked

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 RSV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

BJ03 RSV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BJ03 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 RSV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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