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BN03 BXK

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,162 mi
Last recorded117,162 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2019 117,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,949 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,943 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

both front tyres worn out on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,289 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,705 miles

front tyres worn on the edges

Fail 7 Dec 2015 92,639 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on the edges

nsr tyre worn slick on the inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,833 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 83,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,945 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 73,944 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 62,316 miles

front discs pitted / corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,541 miles

Front discs corroding on inside face of discs

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

Offside rear wheel looks out of line compared to nearside rear. (Might just to adjustment on camber)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,900 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,944 miles

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

tracking reqd

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,033 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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BN03 BXK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN03 BXK, 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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BN03 BXK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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