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BN03 KLL

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,941 mi
Last recorded101,941 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 KLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 101,941 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,362 miles

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Tyres Cracked Rear (Both)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,362 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Tyres Cracked Rear (Both)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,442 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 90,417 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,182 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 86,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 81,201 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2014 81,201 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2013 76,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 71,965 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,606 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 61,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,119 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,710 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,591 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2005 29,413 miles

service brake effort low only 55%

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 KLL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KLL, 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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What year was BN03 KLL registered?

BN03 KLL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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