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BJ03 WDU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,905 mi
Last recorded119,905 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,905 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 119,905 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s & n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s front (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working o/s & n/s rear (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 115,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner stearing arm has slight play

x4 inner wheel arches covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 115,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner stearing arm has slight play

x4 inner wheel arches covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,044 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f hub has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 101,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Mar 2012 97,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front chassis excessively damaged but not not affecting steering or braking

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2012 97,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front chassis excessively damaged but not not affecting steering or braking

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2011 90,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s & o/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,163 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,860 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 21 Mar 2008 52,984 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,945 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2006 35,575 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 35,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WDU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WDU, 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 WDU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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