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BN03 RMZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,209 mi
Last recorded119,209 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 119,209 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 3 May 2017 119,197 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,679 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 110,902 miles

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Front exhaust mounting broken

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,064 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 85,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,045 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 81,508 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,165 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 73,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,475 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 57,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 49,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,796 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 RMZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

BN03 RMZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is BN03 RMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RMZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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