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BJ03 WDS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,493 mi
Last recorded10,493 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 10,493 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint has very slight play

metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 10,493 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower ball joint has very slight play

metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,584 miles

front exhaust bracket brocken

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 5,461 miles

all coil springs corroded

front steel brake pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

Fail 6 Aug 2014 5,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all coil springs corroded

both front wipers split

front steel brake pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2013
Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,099 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,092 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,715 miles

O/S/R tyre at 2mm and outter sidewall perishing.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,715 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre at 2mm and outter sidewall perishing.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 51,708 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 51,707 miles

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

INNER FACE OF O/S/F DISC IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,877 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 WDS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

BJ03 WDS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is BJ03 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 WDS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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