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BN03 KBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,098 mi
Last recorded53,098 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,098 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Creak on steering.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 53,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Creak on steering.

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,569 miles

Brake discs rusted.

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Creak on steering column.

Pass 3 May 2019 50,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 45,805 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 45,790 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,811 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 13,827 miles

Fault on wiper park.

Rear brake discs rusted.

Pass 10 May 2013 1 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 53,501 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 53,477 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,879 miles

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

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres 3mm

Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres 3mm

Pass 5 May 2011 41,746 miles

all road springs ok at time of test

all tyres close to limit all on 3mm

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

abs light intermitantly lights up but abs light follows correct sequence ok at time of test

Fail 5 May 2011 41,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all road springs ok at time of test

all tyres close to limit all on 3mm

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

abs light intermitantly lights up but abs light follows correct sequence ok at time of test

Pass 27 May 2010 37,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,423 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 32,423 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,714 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 10,738 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 KBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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