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BJ03 VXL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,236 mi
Last recorded27,236 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 27,236 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 27,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 23,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 9,444 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 139 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger on limit front pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,779 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake fluid half way

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant half way

evidence of coolant around thermostat housing

exhaust hanger showing signs of age

oil level below min

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,469 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 58,469 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 40,260 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 40,259 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

CENTRE MIRROR MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

SUMP PAN HEAVILY CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL BADLY

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,892 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

rear no plate peeling

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition rear number plate

front brake pads look low

rear brake pads look low

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,418 miles

condition rear number plate

Fail 26 Jul 2008 34,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

condition rear number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,563 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 30,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 22,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both rear tyres slight wear on out side edge

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 VXL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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