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BN03 NVF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,180 mi
Last recorded124,180 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 124,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 124,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,811 miles

Corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 117,811 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,513 miles

EML light on

Exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

head light adjuster set to zero

Fail 16 Sep 2015 110,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML light on

Exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

head light adjuster set to zero

Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,714 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,430 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 91,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 84,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,791 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 40,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords. and tyre tread distorted.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,636 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 NVF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NVF, 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 NVF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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