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BN03 LFS

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,658 mi
Last recorded238,658 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LFS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 238,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 227,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 213,889 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 213,889 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 199,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 199,189 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 12 Mar 2012 181,693 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 165,877 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 150,131 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 150,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 135,624 miles

noise on steering

Fail 6 Apr 2009 135,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

noise on steering

Pass 7 Apr 2008 119,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 116,630 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 166,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 84,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes becoming imbalanced

offside rear lense unit broken

rear service brakes becoming uneaven

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 LFS is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel 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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

BN03 LFS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BN03 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 LFS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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