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BD03 UZR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,797 mi
Last recorded35,797 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 35,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

o\s\f brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,797 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

o\s\f brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,704 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,555 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,836 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 27,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,636 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 26,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 26,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2007 23,848 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 23,635 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 20,622 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 20,622 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly damaged but notenough to see material

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 UZR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UZR, 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 BD03 UZR registered?

BD03 UZR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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