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BT03 BJJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,974 mi
Last recorded141,974 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 141,974 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 141,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 141,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control cover insecure (2.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 136,147 miles

movement in steering system

Fail 22 Dec 2015 136,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2014 127,693 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,529 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 119,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres in poor condition

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 111,843 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 107,028 miles

195/60/15/88v

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit

windscreen wiper blades poor

Fail 30 Nov 2011 107,028 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

195/60/15/88v

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

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

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

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

strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit

windscreen wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,834 miles

advise front discs getting worn

advise n/s/f tyre getting close to the tread wear markers

Fail 11 Nov 2010 99,834 miles

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

advise coolant level low

advise front discs getting worn

advise n/s/f tyre getting close to the tread wear markers

advise o/s/f tyre 2mm on the inner edge and close to the tread wear markers on centre 3/4

strong advise 11mm freeplay detected at steering wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,774 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,970 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,222 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,286 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,561 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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BT03 BJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT03 BJJ, 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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BT03 BJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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