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BN03 PWF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,173 mi
Last recorded162,173 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 PWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 162,173 miles

1. Hand brake travel on limit. 2. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edges. 4. Offside rear door bottom starting to corrode. 5. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

6. Slight damage to nearside rear bumper. 7. Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode. 8. Slight dampness on offside rear shock absorber.

9. Slight damage to offside door mirror glass.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 162,114 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper. (6.1.C.1)

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

1. Hand brake travel on limit. 2. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edges. 4. Offside rear door bottom starting to corrode. 5. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

6. Slight damage to nearside rear bumper. 7. Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode. 8. Slight dampness on offside rear shock absorber.

9. Slight damage to offside door mirror glass.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 136,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 136,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

both front wipers covered with tape

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,635 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 97,634 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,730 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,734 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,984 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,749 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,818 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 PWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 PWF, 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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BN03 PWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 PWF 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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