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BJ03 VXE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,655 mi
Last recorded103,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,655 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 94,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,200 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 82,428 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 75,589 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,554 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 69,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,687 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,379 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,735 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 32,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,965 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 VXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

BJ03 VXE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 VXE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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