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BN03 MUV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,850 mi
Last recorded125,850 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 125,850 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,067 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 11 Oct 2017 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,680 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,962 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

front tyres worn low on edge

Fail 8 Sep 2015 93,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

front tyres worn low on edge

heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,358 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 78,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,177 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 74,168 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,409 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,906 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,559 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 44,559 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,819 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,858 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 MUV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MUV, 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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What year was BN03 MUV registered?

BN03 MUV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BN03 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 MUV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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