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BN03 KCG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,704 mi
Last recorded138,704 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 KCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2018 138,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 129,493 miles

brake pipes rusty

under sills and under rear wheel arches rusty

underbody covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 129,416 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes rusty

under sills and under rear wheel arches rusty

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear suspension components corroded

unable to fully inspect welding repair due underseal

Fail 12 Apr 2016 119,562 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,466 miles

nearside rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack (no cords/ply showing)

offside rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack (no cords/ply showing)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 88,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,798 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,519 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,757 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,371 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 50,952 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,952 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 42,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,752 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 34,500 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 31,601 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2005 31,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 KCG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KCG, 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 KCG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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