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BN03 RUR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,344 mi
Last recorded139,344 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 RUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 139,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear sill slightly corroded.

Fail 13 Apr 2019 139,344 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 135,356 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 135,356 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,692 miles

Offside Rear slight corossion on sill

Rear slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 31 Mar 2017 128,652 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear slight corossion on sill

Rear slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,212 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s & n/s wiper blades slighty worn blades

Fail 22 Mar 2016 122,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s & n/s wiper blades slighty worn blades

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,033 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 105,033 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,988 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing.

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

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 84,988 miles

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

Coolant leak from thermostat housing.

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

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,427 miles

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Coolant leak from thermostat housing.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,608 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,441 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 RUR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RUR, 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 RUR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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