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BN03 EHU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,298 mi
Last recorded68,298 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,298 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 68,298 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front pipe split and blowing

Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,267 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 55,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure surport bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding dangerous (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,165 miles

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 28 Jul 2017 47,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear end of offside outer sill weak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel on park brake lever

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,387 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 23,387 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil was below dipstick mark, so added 3 litres before testing! Engine noisey!

Pass 9 Dec 2010 10,918 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,734 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 59,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 47,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,386 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,939 miles

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

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

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 EHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 EHU registered?

BN03 EHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 EHU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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