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BJ03 TUH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also tyre outer worn and inner slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Mirror cracked but not effecting view

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes have slightly corroded

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 97,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also tyre outer worn and inner slightly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Mirror cracked but not effecting view

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes have slightly corroded

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,164 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2014 74,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 74,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 62,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2011 55,186 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 55,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 20 May 2010 49,114 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 42,445 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 21,018 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 TUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TUH, 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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BJ03 TUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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