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BJ03 VYN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,009 mi
Last recorded130,009 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 130,009 miles

FRONT / REAR BOTH COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

N/S/F/ TYRE

Fail 10 Aug 2018 130,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective FUEL FILTER INSECURE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT / REAR BOTH COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

N/S/F/ TYRE

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,302 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 120,762 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 120,762 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 115,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drive shaft bearing noise

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,147 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 111,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 106,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre outer wall worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 100,711 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,193 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,637 miles

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

cuts rear tyres

drivers front tyre outer edge feathering

Fail 11 Jun 2008 76,410 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

cuts rear tyres

drivers front tyre outer edge feathering

Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,898 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 69,537 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VYN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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