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BJ03 VYD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,366 mi
Last recorded92,366 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,366 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery earth (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has damage to body work taped up

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,893 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

offside and nearside bottom ball joint boots perishing

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside front spring corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 88,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

offside and nearside bottom ball joint boots perishing

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside front spring corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have slight corrosion

brake pipes have slight corrosion

engine covers fitted

offside front sill slightly corroded

offside front sill slightly corroded

oil leak

play in inner steering joints

rear springs corroded

rear springs corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 82,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside front sill slightly corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,746 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

moderate wear offside front trackrod end

nearside rear (under shield and front to rear (in clips) brake pipes corroded

nearside rear outer sill is moderatly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 76,746 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear (under shield and front to rear (in clips) brake pipes corroded

nearside rear outer sill is moderatly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,597 miles

2x front to rear (at front bulkhead)- both rear (where they join the flexy's)-offside front (under wing)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 70,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

2x front to rear (at front bulkhead)- both rear (where they join the flexy's)-offside front (under wing)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,380 miles

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

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

srs light on will be reason for rejection in future.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,183 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

air bag warning lamp on

both front wishbone ball joint covers are deteriorated (split)

many of the brake pipes are shielded or run under components- unable to determine thier condition

nearside front service brake has poor efficiency causing the imbalance

nearside park brake low effort- will not lock out

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,533 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,267 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,528 miles

o/s + n/s rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

o/s + n/s rear brake discs in poor condition

o/s front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,846 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,005 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 VYD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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