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BV03 WPJ

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,481 mi
Last recorded108,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 108,481 miles

nearside front & both rear metal brake pipes corroding

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

offside outer & both inner sills corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear tyres cracking/perishing on inner sidewalls

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

wipers not parking

Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,139 miles

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

WIPERS NOT PARKING

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGES & NEARSIDE CRACKING/PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

OFFSIDE OUTER & BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 11 Jan 2021 124,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGES & NEARSIDE CRACKING/PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

OFFSIDE OUTER & BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,414 miles

BOTH SIDES INNER & OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Fail 30 Jan 2020 122,414 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH SIDES INNER & OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Pass 16 Jan 2019 119,037 miles

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Fail 15 Jan 2019 119,037 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,183 miles

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Fail 17 Jan 2018 115,183 miles

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid OFFSIDE (8.2.3)

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

WIPERS NOT PARKING

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,540 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,021 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 107,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 100,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,206 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,392 miles

parking lever has little reserve traval

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,023 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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BV03 WPJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel 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 BV03 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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