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BN03 RTZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,392 mi
Last recorded102,392 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 RTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 102,392 miles

Fuel tank filler and breather pipes corroded

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,335 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 92,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

The rear subframe is corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 89,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear sub frame is corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak possibly air con pump ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 80,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak possibly air con pump ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,058 miles

both front brake pipes slight corrossion

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

signs of a/c leak at compressor

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

oil level very low

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,110 miles

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

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

catalyst pipe brackets corroded and weak

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond very slightly

rear number plate starting to deteriorate very slightly

slight noise ancillary area

Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,110 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

catalyst pipe brackets corroded and weak

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond very slightly

o/s/f tyre getting low and worn on inner edge advise replaceing

o/s/f wiper split slightly and smearing slightly advise replaceing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate very slightly

slight noise ancillary area

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,816 miles

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

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres on 2+mm,o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,288 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 55,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing very slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,797 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,262 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,544 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 RTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RTZ, 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 RTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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