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BN03 UWR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,411 mi
Last recorded117,411 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 117,411 miles

eng man lite on

front brake pads thin

Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,545 miles

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

both front tyres on limit 1.6mm

brake pedal pad wearing

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Apr 2011 107,545 miles

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

brake pedal pad wearing

front brake pads wearing low

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

both front tyres on limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,212 miles

engine knocking noise at fast idle

Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,870 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 81,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,048 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,513 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 45,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light remaining on

o/s outer sill damaged

rear number plate delamating

rear wiper split

some handbrake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,669 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 UWR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UWR, 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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What year was BN03 UWR registered?

BN03 UWR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 UWR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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