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BP03 FMJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,394 mi
Last recorded83,394 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 83,394 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 83,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 76,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 75,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,667 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,280 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,917 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,072 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 63,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,620 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 46,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,310 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake lever close to reserve travel limits

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 13,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 10,301 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 FMJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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