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BN03 BYP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,845 mi
Last recorded41,845 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general surface corrosion to all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion at rear

Fail 13 Mar 2019 41,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general surface corrosion to all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion at rear

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,288 miles

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion inc front suspension subframes

Fail 16 Apr 2018 40,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general underbody surface corrosion inc front suspension subframes

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,659 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 36,265 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,880 miles

both front brake discs poor on inner surfaces

Pass 12 Jul 2014 31,818 miles

both front brake discs worn inner surfaces

Pass 27 Jul 2013 28,252 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,255 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 12,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 4,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 27,907 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 20,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,740 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 13,558 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 BYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BYP, 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 BN03 BYP registered?

BN03 BYP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is BN03 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 BYP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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