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BF03 FNJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,573 mi
Last recorded131,573 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,573 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Fail 2 Mar 2015 110,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Fail 28 Feb 2014 100,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 74,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,525 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,155 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,000 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,076 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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BF03 FNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF03 FNJ, 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 BF03 FNJ registered?

BF03 FNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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