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BP03 LLJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 LLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,020 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,234 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Fail 18 Apr 2019 93,234 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 12 May 2018 90,879 miles

battery cover fitted

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2018 90,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2017 88,182 miles

battery cover fitted

tape on dash

Fail 4 May 2017 88,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery cover fitted

tape on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high handbrake travel

Pass 5 May 2016 85,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2016 85,494 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,664 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 82,664 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 13 Jun 2014 78,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,375 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 73,375 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

travel in handbrake lever,recommend attention

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,602 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,598 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,806 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play to offside of steering rack end

Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,195 miles

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

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

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

slight play to offside of steering rack end

Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,168 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,199 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 LLJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LLJ, 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 LLJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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