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BP03 FJA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,158 mi
Last recorded122,158 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 122,158 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,377 miles

Offside Front ABS wiring mount broken

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ALL (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front ABS wiring mount broken

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ALL (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 90,043 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,485 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,182 miles

front brake disc showing surface corrosion due to vehicle standing

srs light displayed

Pass 4 Dec 2010 35,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,357 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)

front to rear brake pipes routed around fuel tank cannot be fully visually inspected

Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,318 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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BP03 FJA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BP03 FJA, 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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BP03 FJA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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