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BX03 ACJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,399 mi
Last recorded96,399 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 ACJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 96,399 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,749 miles

slight damage to offside door

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

Oil leak

welding repairs to nearside rear outersill heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Aug 2013 89,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

slight damage to offside door

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,980 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 63,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 26,499 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 26,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BX03 ACJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BX03 ACJ, 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 BX03 ACJ registered?

BX03 ACJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is BX03 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 ACJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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