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BN03 RPY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,907 mi
Last recorded110,907 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 RPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 110,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 101,927 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 101,924 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,842 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,623 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,318 miles

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

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

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,089 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 75,068 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,195 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,714 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 68,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 61,618 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear discs starting to rust

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,953 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 41,475 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,270 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)

heat shield on top of catalyst insecure

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 RPY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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