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BJ03 WFV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,175 mi
Last recorded119,175 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2021 119,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Oct 2019 114,481 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2019 114,481 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2018 109,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 109,866 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,871 miles

Both front hubs corroded but not excessively weakened

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 106,871 miles

Both front hubs corroded but not excessively weakened

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 104,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2015 101,210 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2015 101,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 96,304 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear registration plates have england logo on

nearside and offside front discs slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2014 96,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear registration plates have england logo on

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front discs slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 88,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,560 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,837 miles

d/s and p/s rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 70,834 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

d/s and p/s rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,857 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)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 59,857 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,941 miles

Air conditioning pipe fractured

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside rear tyre tread 'feathering'

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,941 miles

Air conditioning pipe fractured

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre tread 'feathering'

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,148 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 40,148 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,192 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,818 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 WFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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