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BN03 RTU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,094 mi
Last recorded91,094 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 RTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 91,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked not to cords

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not to cords

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,105 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres have slight cracking to side walls and between tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,426 miles

advise - oil leak at rear of engine - probably rocker gasket

advise strongly - both rear tyres are replaced soon - (cracking at edge of treads)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres craking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,459 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,792 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,258 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 44,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 39,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,923 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 33,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 26,309 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 RTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

BN03 RTU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BN03 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RTU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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