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BN03 EMV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

251,487 mi
Last recorded251,487 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 251,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 251,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 249,441 miles

Both front wing lower mounts corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Abs wiring bracket broke. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

No reverse lights.

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 249,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower bolt loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wing lower mounts corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Abs wiring bracket broke. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

No reverse lights.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 247,085 miles

Both front wings corroded at lower mounts.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main along floor pan. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

No reverse lights working.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 247,074 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Both front wings corroded at lower mounts.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main along floor pan. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

No reverse lights working.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 244,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 244,763 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 80,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 75,868 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,226 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 72,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,635 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 62,834 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,475 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 57,445 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,894 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 5 Dec 2012 51,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,829 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,392 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,797 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 EMV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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