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BJ03 TVC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,240 mi
Last recorded145,240 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 145,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 138,873 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

slight blow from front pipe flexi join

Fail 4 Jul 2017 138,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads 70% worn

slight blow from front pipe flexi join

Pass 24 Jun 2016 129,512 miles

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Fail 30 Jun 2015 122,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear o/s tyre 4mm

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,084 miles

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

Rear o/s tyre 4mm

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,905 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2012 95,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 86,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2010 77,978 miles

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

offside front tyre down to 3mm

offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,824 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,679 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 TVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

BJ03 TVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is BJ03 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 TVC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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