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BN03 BYT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,691 mi
Last recorded100,691 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 100,691 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,127 miles

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

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,219 miles

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

general under body corrosion to multiple components

Fail 18 Feb 2023 93,218 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general under body corrosion to multiple components

Pass 19 Feb 2022 90,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,910 miles

both near side and off side front and rear road springs corroded but all o k at test time

Fail 26 Feb 2021 87,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central / rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both near side and off side front and rear road springs corroded but all o k at test time

Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,006 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 85,992 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,725 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 82,694 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 79,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017
Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 70,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 65,935 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 58,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,876 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 47,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,866 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to show sighns of uneven wear ok at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2007 37,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 34,119 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 BYT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

BN03 BYT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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