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BX03 AEJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,938 mi
Last recorded70,938 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 70,901 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 70,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,522 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 63,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,115 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 57,108 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,703 miles

nearside front tyre wearing out from inner

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,293 miles

Nail in front tyre

rear exhaust box slightly coroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,756 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,562 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,212 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,304 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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BX03 AEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX03 AEJ, 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 AEJ registered?

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

Is BX03 AEJ safe to buy?

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