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BN03 MVW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,119 mi
Last recorded202,119 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 MVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 202,119 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 187,363 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 187,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 174,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 160,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 145,327 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 145,327 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 129,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 129,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 111,895 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 111,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 95,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 95,710 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,852 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 78,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,506 miles

O/S/Front wing damage wing indicator lamp damaged

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 MVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN03 MVW?

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What year was BN03 MVW registered?

BN03 MVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is BN03 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 MVW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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