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BN03 LHT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,519 mi
Last recorded89,519 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe/center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust stay rusted away

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 89,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe/center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust stay rusted away

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 84,972 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust stays rusted away

Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,466 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 71,464 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,630 miles

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls.

nearside wiper blade split on end.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 65,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls.

nearside wiper blade split on end.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,100 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 63,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,132 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,073 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,339 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,651 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,651 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,594 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,880 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LHT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 LHT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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