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BW03 LJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 87,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 85,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 85,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,896 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 72,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,295 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,605 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 60,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 51,478 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 51,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 35,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,510 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,154 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock worn

o/s/r tyre low inner tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,827 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,449 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven and inner

Fail 14 Jul 2010 22,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,322 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,971 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,700 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 LJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

BW03 LJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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