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BV03 MJJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

230,397 mi
Last recorded230,397 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 MJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 230,397 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brakes slightly binding

Pass 6 Jun 2017 230,389 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 230,389 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 216,209 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 197,262 miles

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

offside mirror damaged

rear link arm bushes splitting

Pass 21 May 2014 177,378 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 177,378 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 158,433 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2012 141,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 126,348 miles
Fail 23 May 2010 110,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

fog lamp glass broken

under engine cover was adrift [secured]

Pass 23 May 2010 110,905 miles

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

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

fog lamp glass broken

under engine cover was adrift [secured]

Pass 21 May 2009 94,574 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front fog lamp cracked

rear suspension link arm bushes worn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,928 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brakes showing slight distortion

handbrake travel excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,713 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,276 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 46,276 miles

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

front brake discs worn & rusty

front brake pads worn

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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BV03 MJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV03 MJJ, 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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BV03 MJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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