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BN03 OWD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,304 mi
Last recorded116,304 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,304 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,243 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,735 miles

rear bumper damaged offside

Fail 30 Jul 2014 97,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear bumper damaged offside

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,467 miles

two nails in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,878 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)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 69,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 56,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,727 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,793 miles

sump rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2010 44,793 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,704 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,101 miles

front wipers started to smear. p.a.s pump is damp .

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,682 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,306 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 OWD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

BN03 OWD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is BN03 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 OWD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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