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BD03 UZM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

57,637 mi
Last recorded57,637 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,637 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 57,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,808 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 56,808 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,951 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 55,951 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))

Pass 30 May 2018 55,193 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 55,193 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 24 May 2017 54,345 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 54,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,529 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 48,554 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 45,371 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,363 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 42,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 39,114 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 39,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,877 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,693 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 29,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,364 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,365 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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BD03 UZM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BD03 UZM, 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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BD03 UZM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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