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BN03 RNA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,310 mi
Last recorded107,310 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 RNA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 107,310 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,829 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,378 miles

heavy vibration from engine

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Fail 31 Oct 2015 80,373 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy vibration from engine

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,417 miles

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

heavy inner edge wear on both front tyres requires attention

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,051 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 68,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,795 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,965 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 57,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,916 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,138 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,777 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 RNA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNA, 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 RNA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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