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BN03 KCF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,189 mi
Last recorded38,189 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 KCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 38,189 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded including suspension components

Fail 28 Feb 2026 38,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded including suspension components

Pass 25 Feb 2025 35,794 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 35,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 33,389 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 33,311 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 31,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 30,477 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 28,939 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,116 miles

surface rust to both rear suspension arms

Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,604 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inside edges and surface cracks to tread

Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,720 miles

off side and near side front tyres feathering on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

off side and near side front tyres feathering on inside edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 14,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to near side rear seat

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inside edges

off side and near side rear suspension arms rusty

off side front fog light glass missing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,664 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,161 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 7,551 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 7,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2009 5,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 1,854 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 1,853 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 23,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,701 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 KCF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KCF, 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 KCF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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