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BN03 MTV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,750 mi
Last recorded111,750 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 111,750 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2016 103,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded inc bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,265 miles

exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust mountings slight deretiorated

Pass 11 Feb 2012 97,421 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to crack on walls

exhaust mountings slightly deterioted

Fail 7 Feb 2012 97,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to crack on walls

exhaust mountings slightly deterioted

slight knocking from steering when rocking

Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,519 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 82,515 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,961 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,379 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,996 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 34,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,251 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 MTV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 MTV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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