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BN03 BYZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,768 mi
Last recorded159,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 159,768 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 159,768 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat sheild insecure

Pass 8 May 2018 153,085 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 153,085 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,007 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

Coolant leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 142,997 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front brake disc's worn

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 128,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front and both rear tyres cut on outer side walls

Fail 19 May 2016 128,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front and both rear tyres cut on outer side walls

Pass 18 May 2015 115,899 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 115,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 107,581 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 97,322 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 87,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 May 2012 87,874 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,330 miles

Scottish Emblem Where GB Sign Normally Is

Fail 7 Feb 2011 81,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Scottish Emblem Where GB Sign Normally Is

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,801 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 16 Feb 2009 66,801 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,861 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 57,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,946 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 BYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BN03 BYZ, 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 BYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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