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BN03 OAZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,900 mi
Last recorded112,900 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OAZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,900 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded brakets front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 112,830 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 108,021 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 107,887 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front steering rack bolt loose,

Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,270 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 103,270 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 95,379 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 95,378 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,404 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,577 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (outside measured area)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (outside measured area)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,629 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 50,587 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,103 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,300 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 OAZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OAZ, 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 OAZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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