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BN03 OWB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,048 mi
Last recorded88,048 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 88,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front and offside rear springs corroded

e m l light on

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 7 May 2015 88,048 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e m l light on

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 7 May 2014 82,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flex slight leak and slightly insecure

Pass 7 May 2014 82,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front flex slight leak and slightly insecure

Pass 3 May 2013 74,547 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 66,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 57,982 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 48,598 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 48,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 39,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 15,237 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 6,133 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 6,055 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 OWB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?

BN03 OWB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is BN03 OWB safe to buy?

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