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BP03 FNJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,259 mi
Last recorded106,259 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,055 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 90,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,563 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 84,599 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,525 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner areas of tread, advise rectification of alignment

Pass 8 May 2009 66,172 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 66,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2009 66,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 53,092 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,294 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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BP03 FNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP03 FNJ, 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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What year was BP03 FNJ registered?

BP03 FNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BP03 FNJ safe to buy?

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