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BP03 NTJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,787 mi
Last recorded78,787 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 78,787 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2018 78,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit age related cracking and 2x nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to some underside components

rear seat belts not checked rear seats covered

Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,131 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [rear bush's] (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and both rear tyres perished (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake pipe cleaned and greased

rear belts not testedcoverd

Fail 13 Oct 2016 74,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear belts not testedcoverd

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [rear bush's] (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and both rear tyres perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,037 miles

n/s/f tyre low both sides lower ball joint covers cracking

Pass 1 May 2013 65,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,631 miles

Front brake discs facia corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,013 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,849 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,512 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,496 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 NTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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