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BJ03 WCU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,120 mi
Last recorded139,120 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 139,120 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 129,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heatshield over rear box loose

Fail 23 Jun 2014 129,590 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heatshield over rear box loose

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 122,409 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 122,409 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,545 miles

auxilery belt badly worn

rear coil springs badly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 112,545 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

auxilery belt badly worn

front brake discs worn

rear coil springs badly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 102,908 miles

Oil leak

n/s o/s rear tyre slight worne in side edge

Fail 5 Aug 2011 102,908 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s o/s rear tyre slight worne in side edge

Pass 31 Jul 2010 87,918 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 76,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 76,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 65,662 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,863 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,593 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)

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 WCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCU, 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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What year was BJ03 WCU registered?

BJ03 WCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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