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BJ03 VZF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,419 mi
Last recorded78,419 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 78,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 77,886 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,431 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,894 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,084 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 75,153 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,192 miles

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,400 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,198 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,159 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2.4MM ON OUTER EDGE / BABY SEATS FITTED

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,524 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,590 miles

N/S/R TYRE 3MM / SLIGHT STEPPING OUT IN INNER EDGE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SPRINGS / LOOSE CLIP ON HEAT SHEILD

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,245 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,703 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 VZF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 VZF registered?

BJ03 VZF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BJ03 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 VZF shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ03 VZF have outstanding finance?

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