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BJ03 WBF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,593 mi
Last recorded121,593 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 121,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 121,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 108,560 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 108,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower outer wing: corroded with sharp edge/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill / sill to floor: welded patch repair not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions just met

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play * (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates at time of inspection. Passed and advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play * play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates at time of inspection. Passed and advised (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) * ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os: floor pan / chassis leg areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: inner wing / turret areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: rear welded patch repairs to lower wheel arch / inner arch ares suspect repair. visibility limited. Passed and advised (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel * (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 12 Feb 2022 93,302 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

play in steering rack offside

Fail 11 Feb 2022 93,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front play in steering rack

play in steering rack offside

Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,142 miles

BRAKE CHECK RECOMMENDED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear- all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front to rear, under body corroded, various places

Fuel tank support corroded

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

Offside Front Lower WING CORRODED AND BLACK TAPE APPLIED (COVERED)

Offside Front MUDGUARD NOT SEATED CORRECTLY

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear suspension arm mounting prescribed area (Inner sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE/SUB-FRAME. Spring mountuing upper and lower corroded, anti roll bar/mountings, suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 82,744 miles

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

BRAKE CHECK RECOMMENDED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear- all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front to rear, under body corroded, various places

Fuel tank support corroded

Offside Front Lower WING CORRODED AND BLACK TAPE APPLIED (COVERED)

Offside Front MUDGUARD NOT SEATED CORRECTLY

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear suspension arm mounting prescribed area (Inner sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE/SUB-FRAME. Spring mountuing upper and lower corroded, anti roll bar/mountings, suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 76,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords see cords through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 72,381 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 69,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,096 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 63,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,485 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,182 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,600 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,157 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,087 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 WBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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