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BW03 VUJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,821 mi
Last recorded70,821 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 70,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 65,650 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,970 miles

Offside rear tyre showing signs of aging and cracking

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,064 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 53,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,963 miles

Rear number plate slightly delaminated. Nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint and dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,720 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,159 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 37,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,659 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 VUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

BW03 VUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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