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BN03 KFG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,796 mi
Last recorded159,796 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 KFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2012 159,796 miles

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

exhaust manifold leaking

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear suspension nuts and bolts corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 159,796 miles

exhaust manifold leaking

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear suspension nuts and bolts corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 153,856 miles

exhaust flexipipe separated from the down pipe

Fail 4 Apr 2011 153,856 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flexipipe separated from the down pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2010 143,928 miles

slight damage to radiator & fan mountings

Fail 3 Apr 2010 143,928 miles

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

slight damage to radiator & fan mountings

Pass 21 Mar 2009 131,524 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 131,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 118,644 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 118,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 108,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,758 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 KFG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 KFG registered?

BN03 KFG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is BN03 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 KFG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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