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BJ03 WFA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,924 mi
Last recorded112,924 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 112,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 111,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 109,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 104,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,244 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 101,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 97,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 92,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,766 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,608 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,827 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,900 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,846 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 WFA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

BJ03 WFA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 WFA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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