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BN03 KHW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,206 mi
Last recorded11,206 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 KHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 11,206 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 9,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,582 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,581 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,002 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 4,400 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 2,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 511 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,974 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,834 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,256 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 36,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 99,392 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 KHW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHW, 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 KHW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is BN03 KHW safe to buy?

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