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BP03 UJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,524 mi
Last recorded133,524 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 133,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 127,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,995 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 113,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 100,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 84,570 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 69,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness to gearbox

horn only single tone ok at time of test

surface corrosion to rear road springs ok at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,822 miles

dampness to gearbox

horn only single tone ok at time of test

surface corrosion to rear road springs ok at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,761 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,261 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,440 miles

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

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 UJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

BP03 UJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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