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BC03 DNU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 DNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 94,445 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,167 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 61,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 57,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,548 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 33,847 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 33,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2007 12,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,330 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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BC03 DNU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BC03 DNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC03 DNU registered?

BC03 DNU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BC03 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 DNU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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