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BN03 WCM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,006 mi
Last recorded138,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 138,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 132,091 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 132,091 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 124,193 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 115,800 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 105,360 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,427 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,501 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 27 Jun 2013 77,039 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 69,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate is starting to fade

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,787 miles

rear number plate is starting to fade

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,757 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, front discs worn, rear tyres stepped (poor)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,076 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear no plate poor.noise on engine.slight oil leak cam sensor.front tyres old worn and perished.getting low.rear tyres worn.n/s/r tyre nailed.gear selection poor.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,870 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear no plate worn wipers not parking water pump noisey

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,046 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,294 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 WCM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCM, 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 WCM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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