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BT03 LJF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,232 mi
Last recorded134,232 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 134,232 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,239 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 126,339 miles

drivers door corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 126,339 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

drivers door corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 123,445 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 123,435 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 113,609 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,387 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,137 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 100,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat-shield loose front tyres wearing low , o/s/r tyre wearing low .

Pass 22 Jul 2016 93,228 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 22 Jul 2016 93,228 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,760 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,760 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,940 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut on outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 61,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,446 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 53,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,639 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 45,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 38,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 2 May 2008 32,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 25,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2006 17,735 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 LJF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT03 LJF, 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 BT03 LJF registered?

BT03 LJF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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