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BP03 FJN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,345 miles

engine management light on

quite rusty in places to underside

rear brake discs and brake pads worn

Fail 6 Sep 2016 97,321 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

quite rusty in places to underside

rear brake discs and brake pads worn

Pass 8 Aug 2015 94,644 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,911 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jul 2014 87,911 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,068 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 79,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,825 miles

osr tyre feathered on inner edge

petrol tank strap corroded

rear springs corroded

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 17 Jun 2011 62,825 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr tyre feathered on inner edge

petrol tank strap corroded

rear springs corroded

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,347 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

front pads 3/4000 + inner of discs corroded

osf tyre 3mm

rear pads 2/300 + discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes surface corrosion

front pads 3/4000 + inner of discs corroded

osf tyre 3mm

rear pads 2/300 + discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,099 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,009 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 28,009 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 May 2006 25,269 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 FJN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP03 FJN, 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 FJN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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