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BN03 MTK

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,408 mi
Last recorded54,408 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 54,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,043 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gear box oil leaks.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 53,987 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill - as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 53,404 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 53,404 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,618 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,076 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,827 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,031 miles

tyres perishing in treads

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,242 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,019 miles

tyres perrished

Fail 13 Mar 2014 29,996 miles

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

tyres perrished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,752 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,938 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,189 miles

O/S front tyre perrishing and split

Passenger wiper blade split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 3,686 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 399 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 8,915 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 MTK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MTK, 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 MTK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 MTK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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