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BN03 RNV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,618 mi
Last recorded129,618 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2019 129,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Area of outer sill getting weak with corrosion

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox end plate corroded & slight weep

General corrosion on underside

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 115,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox end plate corroded & slight weep

General corrosion on underside

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 102,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 90,535 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 90,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 72,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,553 miles

n/s rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,573 miles

both front tyres cracking inner sidewalls

n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,884 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,878 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,158 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,267 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S WEARING LOW

Pass 17 Mar 2007 36,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,256 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 RNV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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