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BN03 LFT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,301 mi
Last recorded120,301 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,301 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 114,969 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,002 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 102,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

split in o/s wiper but clears screen

Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,951 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 92,951 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,019 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 885,005 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,945 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 70,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/r tyre wall very slight slice in tyre but not showing cords.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,480 miles

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

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

handbrake travel close to reserve limit

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 LFT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

BN03 LFT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BN03 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 LFT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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