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BN03 NTL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 NTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 161,591 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 161,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 160,914 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 160,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 159,839 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 159,839 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear full length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear full length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 158,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 158,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 156,685 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 155,807 miles

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 155,807 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 154,265 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 147,394 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 147,389 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil sump pan corroded and leaking oil

Pass 23 Aug 2012 122,162 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust heatshield loose

Surface corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,186 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 82,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 67,456 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 51,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 51,550 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 32,402 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 NTL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NTL, 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

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What year was BN03 NTL registered?

BN03 NTL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is BN03 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 NTL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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