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BN03 PLU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,159 mi
Last recorded121,159 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 PLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,159 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 121,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,070 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 108,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,171 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,071 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 82,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,675 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 73,538 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,429 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,314 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)

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 PLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

BN03 PLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is BN03 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 PLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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