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BN03 NZU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,974 mi
Last recorded105,974 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,974 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,974 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,691 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 103,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control wheel nob not tight (2.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 98,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,394 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,050 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,961 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

hand brake slightly high

Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,360 miles

all four tyres getting low

front pads getting low

nsf tyre has split in inner wall

Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,836 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 62,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,123 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,149 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 NZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

BN03 NZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is BN03 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 NZU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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