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BN03 OZC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,790 mi
Last recorded109,790 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 109,790 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,893 miles

Central Rear wiper split

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 103,746 miles

ADVICE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED

Pass 9 Sep 2017 102,043 miles

ADVICE CLUTH ON WAY OUT.

ADVICE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

ADVICE RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 100,519 miles

ADVICE N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING FROM INNER EDGE.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,060 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 12 Sep 2015 99,060 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,679 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,410 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 95,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 90,909 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,850 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,030 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,813 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,520 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 46,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,481 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 OZC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZC, 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 OZC registered?

BN03 OZC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 OZC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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