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A18 BNL

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,137 mi
Last recorded204,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 204,137 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

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

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

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

Slight O/S/F brake bind

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 189,351 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 165,881 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 165,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front brake discs scruffy

n/s/f tyre on limit

rear trailing arm front bushes have slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2014 140,247 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 121,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 105,997 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 91,620 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,761 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,126 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 24,866 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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A18 BNL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A18 BNL, 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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A18 BNL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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