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BJ03 WDR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,568 mi
Last recorded76,568 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WDR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

ubcc/exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,022 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,558 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,635 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear damage repaired just outside of a prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,420 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Both wiperblades smearing

Chip in windscreen outside swept area

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

Front discs corroded

Handbrake light illuminated when handbrake is fully down

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2011 62,413 miles

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

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

Both rear springs corroded

Both wiperblades smearing

Chip in windscreen outside swept area

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

Front discs corroded

Handbrake light illuminated when handbrake is fully down

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,552 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 32,371 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,304 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 19,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WDR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WDR, 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 WDR registered?

BJ03 WDR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 WDR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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