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BN03 KKY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,400 mi
Last recorded137,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 KKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 137,400 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 129,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 129,072 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 121,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 121,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 112,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2012 112,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2012 104,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 95,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 95,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,640 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,775 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRE STARTING TO DISTORT INNER SECTION

Fail 10 Mar 2006 64,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,566 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 KKY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KKY, 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 KKY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is BN03 KKY safe to buy?

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