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BP03 NJU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,586 mi
Last recorded88,586 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,586 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2022 85,972 miles

advise poor head lights

Fail 11 Aug 2022 85,972 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills by monts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

advise poor head lights

Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,517 miles

advise poor paton head lights week sills

Fail 16 Aug 2021 84,517 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise poor paton head lights week sills

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 80,012 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beam sill closer panles heavley under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 80,012 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beam sill closer panles heavley under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,201 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 77,201 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advise crossion axel rearea

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,818 miles

advise poor paton head light osf floor pan greev mould on

Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,818 miles

Central brake disc modified and seriously weakened front worn out sharp scoored (3.5.1n)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise poor paton head light osf floor pan greev mould on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,287 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 71,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,871 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,653 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 49,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,880 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 21,133 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,133 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,594 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 NJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 NJU, 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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What year was BP03 NJU registered?

BP03 NJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is BP03 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 NJU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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