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BN03 HNG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,659 mi
Last recorded13,659 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 13,659 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 13,659 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 12,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2014 12,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 10,189 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 2,006 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 2,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs badly ridged

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,627 miles

front brake discs badly ridged

Fail 24 Jun 2011 86,627 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs badly ridged

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,920 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 71,795 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2008 59,389 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,628 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 HNG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HNG, 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 HNG registered?

BN03 HNG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BN03 HNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 HNG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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