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BD53 UGN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,313 mi
Last recorded41,313 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 41,313 miles

EML on,slight misfire on engine on acceleration.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

signs of corrosion to both outersills,rear undersills,rear valance,rear lower suspension arms,rear subframe.

signs of corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

EML on,slight misfire on engine on acceleration.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

signs of corrosion to both outersills,rear undersills,rear valance,rear lower suspension arms,rear subframe.

signs of corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 36,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,546 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,081 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 19,170 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 2,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,592 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,396 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,709 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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BD53 UGN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD53 UGN, 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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BD53 UGN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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