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BC03 UZL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,637 mi
Last recorded80,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,637 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,098 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,415 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,195 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,724 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 29,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,575 miles

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

osf wiper split

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,914 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2010 18,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 16,197 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 6 Aug 2009 16,197 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,961 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,209 miles

front tyre aged and close to limit

horn note not normal but operates a continues note that can be herd by other road users

rear suspension bushes minor ageing ok at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,666 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 UZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BC03 UZL, 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 UZL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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