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BJ03 WFR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

103,248 mi
Last recorded103,248 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 103,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,832 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 101,832 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,465 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 99,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17 inch (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 inch (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 96,204 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 96,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,825 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Both front tyre valve stems deteriorated

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded near rear seat belt mounting

Corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe

Engine Oil leaks

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Both front tyre valve stems deteriorated

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded near rear seat belt mounting

Corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe

Engine Oil leaks

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 93,660 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap cover locking mechanism faulty.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,424 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 91,386 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,848 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 88,848 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 88,812 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,228 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2012 85,228 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,945 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 74,080 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,728 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 62,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007
Fail 3 Apr 2007

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2006 31,357 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,442 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 WFR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 WFR, 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 WFR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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