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BJ03 VWL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,542 mi
Last recorded97,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 97,542 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,153 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 95,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 92,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 90,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sile damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 90,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sile damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,493 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,705 miles

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged

n/s/r outer sill damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,096 miles

rear no plate marked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,617 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,519 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Fail 18 Aug 2014 57,519 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,753 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON RIM OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,787 miles

offside head lamp motor noisey 2/ offside front wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,146 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 26 May 2010 32,220 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 29,184 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 29,184 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 24,801 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 24,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,679 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 VWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 VWL registered?

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

Is BJ03 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 VWL shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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