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BX03 UEJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,403 mi
Last recorded91,403 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 UEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns / os front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective next to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,060 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,716 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,171 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,470 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 66,469 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,398 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,042 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,589 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,352 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,330 miles

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

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Jul 2009 29,611 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,611 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,019 miles

Near side headlamp has slight damage

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,681 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 UEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UEJ, 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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BX03 UEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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