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BF03 FNM

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,068 mi
Last recorded133,068 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 133,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2021 133,068 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2020 128,957 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 128,957 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 123,456 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 123,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 117,453 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 117,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 111,868 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front drop links have play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,413 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 101,413 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 87,791 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 87,791 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,536 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,216 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,643 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,742 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 42,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,525 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 FNM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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