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BN03 MPU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,998 mi
Last recorded149,998 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 149,998 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,288 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 143,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,037 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 131,592 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 131,586 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 127,591 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,817 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 124,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,138 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,513 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 84,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,249 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,397 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,196 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2011 59,196 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,279 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 53,266 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,835 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,711 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,167 miles

n/s o/s front inner brake pads worn low allso n/s o/s rear outer pads worn low all legal at test

power steering fluid on minimum mark in reservoir

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,553 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,191 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 MPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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The MOT history for BN03 MPU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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