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BT03 BNE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

188,486 mi
Last recorded188,486 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 188,486 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 180,974 miles

front discs worn but ok on brake test

front to rear brake pipes slight pitting

Pass 22 Oct 2012 174,170 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 159,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 147,211 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 147,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 130,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front mirror glass cracked.

Pass 19 May 2008 101,762 miles

offside front driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Pass 25 May 2007 71,399 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 53,574 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has alot of travel but does not yet reach stop

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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BT03 BNE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BT03 BNE, 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 BT03 BNE registered?

BT03 BNE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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