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BP03 UJW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,128 mi
Last recorded170,128 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 170,128 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 170,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 163,570 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 161,346 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 157,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 157,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,704 miles

Oil leak LARGE ENGINE ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 149,704 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak LARGE ENGINE ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 143,205 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 143,205 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,649 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 132,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,459 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 123,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 23 May 2013 117,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 22 May 2013 117,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 May 2012 111,258 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 18 May 2012 111,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 110,890 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 110,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 104,381 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 92,300 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,921 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 81,921 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 74,048 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 UJW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

BP03 UJW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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