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AC03 BNX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,890 mi
Last recorded127,890 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 127,890 miles

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

Offside door sill corroding at rear

Fail 18 Dec 2017 127,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside door sill corroding at rear

Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 120,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 115,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 108,420 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 103,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 96,239 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 86,610 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 85,068 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 85,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2010 76,203 miles

4% imbalance on front brakes

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all exhaust hangers corroded

both front coil springs becomin corroded

both front headlights condensated

both front inner arch brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear inner arch brake pipes corroded

brake servo damp with oil

front wiperblades smeary

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 26 May 2010 76,203 miles

4% imbalance on front brakes

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust hangers corroded

both front coil springs becomin corroded

both front headlights condensated

both front inner arch brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear inner arch brake pipes corroded

brake servo damp with oil

front wiperblades smeary

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 1 May 2009 64,920 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 54,549 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 47,240 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 39,734 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,431 miles

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

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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AC03 BNX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AC03 BNX, 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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AC03 BNX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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