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BN03 KCU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,730 mi
Last recorded121,730 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 KCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 121,730 miles

Offside mirror slightly damaged

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

minor corrosion to rear off sills nearside and offside

nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,542 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 113,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 107,332 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 107,332 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 103,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake bind but not excessive

Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake bind but not excessive

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,000 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 94,383 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 90,451 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 90,451 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 87,026 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,909 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 65,312 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,961 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 51,886 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 51,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 KCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KCU, 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 KCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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