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BN03 OBY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,443 mi
Last recorded102,443 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 70,184 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 29 Mar 2010 55,294 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 45,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 43,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,642 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,094 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 OBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

BN03 OBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is BN03 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 OBY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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