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BP03 NBF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,687 mi
Last recorded42,687 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 42,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,687 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 15,514 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 15,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 12,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 12,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,538 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,554 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 NBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BP03 NBF, 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 NBF registered?

BP03 NBF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BP03 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 NBF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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