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BN03 UZY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,137 mi
Last recorded116,137 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 116,137 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Window inop

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,886 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 102,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,020 miles

advise imbalance on font brakes

advise n/s outer cv boot

advise under covers and engine covers

Fail 22 Sep 2015 100,020 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise imbalance on font brakes

advise n/s outer cv boot

advise under covers and engine covers

Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,936 miles

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

drivers window inop

Fail 5 Feb 2014 89,745 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,745 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,027 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,204 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 72,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,871 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,308 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 47,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,773 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 38,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRont dics very lipped,pads approx 80-90% worn †o/s/r tyre edge cracked.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,903 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 UZY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UZY, 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 UZY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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