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BF03 FNU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 136,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2018 135,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L. on

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Rear tyre low tread and slightly perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2017 122,700 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 122,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

E.M.L. on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 106,098 miles

Front tyre tread depths 3mm and wearing on the inner edge

Rear heat shield loose

Rear washer jet blocked

minor damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 26 Feb 2016 106,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front tyre tread depths 3mm and wearing on the inner edge

Rear heat shield loose

Rear washer jet blocked

minor damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 75,100 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 75,074 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,687 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs BODERLINE

n/s/r tyre o/j/l on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion on front and rear brake discs BODERLINE

n/s/r tyre o/j/l on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,077 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,893 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 65,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,463 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has age cracks,sidewall to tread

offside rear tyre has age cracks ,sidewall to tread

Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,453 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 FNU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FNU, 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 FNU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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