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BN03 OAD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,434 mi
Last recorded137,434 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 137,434 miles

both wing mirrors cracked

front disc and pads worn and corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight crack in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2012 125,759 miles

windscreen a zone swept area got scratches in from worn wiper blade in the past on offside front!

Fail 3 Feb 2012 125,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

windscreen a zone swept area got scratches in from worn wiper blade in the past on offside front!

Pass 12 Jan 2011 120,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 117,304 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 109,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 109,469 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 102,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped [feathered]

Pass 31 Jul 2007 102,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly mishaped [feathered]

Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,133 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 OAD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

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

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