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BJ03 WEA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,117 mi
Last recorded115,117 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,368 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 105,368 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,493 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 95,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 87,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,664 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,746 miles

just passed emissions suspect cat also front discs wearing thin

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,832 miles

power steering operation noisy

Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,832 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

power steering operation noisy

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,086 miles

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 WEA 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 75%.

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 WEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 WEA registered?

BJ03 WEA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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