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BN03 EJD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,735 mi
Last recorded52,735 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 EJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 52,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 52,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,719 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 43,719 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,436 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 34,436 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2016 26,589 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 26,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,038 miles

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

near side front tyre perishing

off side front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,303 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,335 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,685 miles

Center and rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 13,629 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Center and rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,543 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 8,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 3,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,349 miles

signs of dampness from power steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,804 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 12,804 miles

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

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

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 EJD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJD, 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 EJD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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