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BN03 KFL

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,968 mi
Last recorded141,968 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 141,968 miles

Corrosion to rear inner wheelarches

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 141,962 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheelarch, behind liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear inner wheelarches

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 139,704 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 136,899 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 136,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 136,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT WHEEL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 136,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire centre/rear (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,194 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2017 134,194 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2016 126,238 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 126,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 116,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 109,154 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 109,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 100,693 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 100,692 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,023 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2012 95,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,020 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,511 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,698 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,355 miles

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

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

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 KFL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KFL, 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 KFL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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