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BN03 UYT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

26,791 mi
Last recorded26,791 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2020 26,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

all tyre treads cracked

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded in clips

under side of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded,both rear brake pipes corroded to flexable hoses

service brake just meets requirements

welding repairs made to sills

Fail 18 Jul 2019 23,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front inner wing brake pipes corroded,both rear brake pipes corroded to flexable hoses

service brake just meets requirements

welding repairs made to sills

Pass 19 Jul 2018 18,219 miles

both front and both rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 19 Jul 2018 18,219 miles

both front and both rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s rack arm

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 13,566 miles

rear brake pipes corroded,fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 13,566 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded,fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 8,648 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight play in o/s TRE

Pass 22 Jul 2015 3,942 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 3,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,856 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 80,856 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

noise from o/s/r hub .

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,028 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,880 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,582 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 64,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,610 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 59,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,458 miles

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm on edges .

front brake discs corroded on inner faces .

Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,618 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,598 miles

O/S REAR TYRE NAIL DAMAGE

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 UYT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

BN03 UYT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 UYT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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