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BJ03 VWM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,303 mi
Last recorded153,303 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 153,303 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 153,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 129,476 miles

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

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

o/s/f pamper slightly dammig

o/s/r pammper slightly damig

Pass 3 Dec 2011 129,476 miles

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

o/s/f pamper slightly dammig

o/s/r pammper slightly damig

Pass 22 Dec 2010 125,888 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s corner of front bumper damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2010 125,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

o/s corner of front bumper damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2009 112,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 18 Dec 2009 112,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,607 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 94,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear on 3mm tread depth

Pass 21 Dec 2007 73,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,255 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 53,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front disc inner faces in poor condition

front number plate damaged

n/s/f lower fog light damaged

o/s/f tyre 4mm

rear outer pads low and discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,401 miles

front disc inner faces in poor condition

front number plate damaged

n/s/f lower fog light damaged

o/s/f tyre 4mm

rear outer pads low and discs in poor condition

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 VWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

BJ03 VWM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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