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BW03 CFJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,285 miles

Offside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

crack in windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2018 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,726 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Gearbox oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,346 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 76,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,252 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 68,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,687 miles

Rear number plate faded

crack in front screen not affecting drivers view

Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate faded

crack in front screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,108 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,931 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,309 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 11 Jul 2011 45,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,451 miles

OFFSIDE MIRROR CASEING INSECURE

OFFSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

REAR NUMBER SLIGHT WATER INGRESS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2009 35,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,151 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,899 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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BW03 CFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BW03 CFJ, 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 BW03 CFJ registered?

BW03 CFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is BW03 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 CFJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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