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BW03 LJY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,726 mi
Last recorded78,726 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2018 78,726 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,613 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,942 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 60,942 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,999 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,191 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,881 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,223 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,742 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 13,742 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 LJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW03 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

BW03 LJY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is BW03 LJY safe to buy?

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