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BN03 MVC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,057 mi
Last recorded83,057 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,057 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes beginning to debond

both rear trailing arm bushes beginning to debond

coolant leak

mil light on

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Fail 25 Jan 2017 83,056 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower arm rear bushes beginning to debond

both rear trailing arm bushes beginning to debond

coolant leak

mil light on

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,765 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,153 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,149 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,843 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,028 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,751 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,656 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 MVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

BN03 MVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is BN03 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 MVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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