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BC03 CCU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,675 mi
Last recorded168,675 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 168,675 miles

oil leaks

rear exhaust hanger rusted off

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2018 168,428 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

oil leaks

play in o/s steering rack end

rear exhaust hanger rusted off

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2017 159,981 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 159,620 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 153,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 153,215 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,963 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 142,810 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 133,139 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 133,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 126,210 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 126,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 119,517 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,665 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 111,665 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 104,560 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 104,560 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside 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 22 Apr 2009 96,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 90,990 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,399 miles

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,986 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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BC03 CCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BC03 CCU, 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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BC03 CCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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