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BN03 RSU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,061 mi
Last recorded52,061 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2011 52,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,061 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,100 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,345 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 18,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

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 RSU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

BN03 RSU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is BN03 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RSU shows 8 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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