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BN03 UWT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,100 mi
Last recorded134,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 134,100 miles

underbody rust

Fail 10 Jan 2022 134,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underbody rust

Pass 4 Oct 2020 126,376 miles

under body rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2019 122,706 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,146 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

rear part of chassis near sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,070 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,086 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 68,387 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 68,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,905 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,822 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,399 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 37,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,481 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 27,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,485 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 UWT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

BN03 UWT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BN03 UWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 UWT shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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