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BP03 NXC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,863 mi
Last recorded72,863 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 72,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 61,543 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 61,513 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 48,476 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 48,476 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Note Both front tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,018 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 48,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 47,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,738 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 45,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,257 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 44,257 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,441 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,441 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,167 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,280 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,393 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,518 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,911 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,807 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,884 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 NXC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

BP03 NXC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BP03 NXC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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