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BN03 XDG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,384 mi
Last recorded165,384 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 165,384 miles

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

osf arch corroded

osf outer sill corroded(thumb pressure tested)

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear inner sills corroded (thumb pressure tested)

ubcc/ubcw

Pass 29 Oct 2022 161,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ffront and rear (0.1 (b))

osr sill corroded/inner sills corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

ubc

ubcc

ubcc

Pass 5 Nov 2021 158,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres edges feathering

osr outer sill corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear inner sills corroded

ubcc

Fail 5 Nov 2021 158,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres edges feathering

osr outer sill corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear inner sills corroded

ubcc

Pass 6 Nov 2020 153,481 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear inner sills corroded

ubcc

Pass 9 May 2019 150,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 144,173 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 144,159 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 135,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 135,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 135,775 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes as marked front and rear to flexis and the front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 131,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 131,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 127,573 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 123,613 miles

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

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)

conditin of offside front inner c.v boot

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly mishaped

Fail 23 Nov 2013 123,530 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

conditin of offside front inner c.v boot

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly mishaped

Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,119 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 939,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,518 miles

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

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

exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 25 Nov 2010 81,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,635 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,583 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 46,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,838 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall.

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 XDG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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