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BF03 FNY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,213 mi
Last recorded54,213 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 54,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 54,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 48,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 44,622 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 44,622 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,314 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 32,611 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,474 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 27,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 21,701 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 21,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 16,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 10,417 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 10,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 6,402 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 6,397 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2009 2,740 miles

CUT DETECTED IN O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL - NOT TO CORDS, ADVISE REGULAR INSPECTION.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 56,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,904 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,146 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 54,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,832 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close too min

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 FNY 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 58.3%.

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 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

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

Is BF03 FNY safe to buy?

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