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BN03 WCT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,250 mi
Last recorded106,250 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,000 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 96,954 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Inlet breather pipe split

Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,705 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 96,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,581 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine magagerment light on

Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine magagerment light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,651 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 78,629 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,120 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,231 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 62,334 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,223 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 WCT 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 77.8%.

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 WCT, 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 WCT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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