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BD53 UGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,137 mi
Last recorded100,137 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 100,137 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 100,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 93,444 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,059 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,074 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 78,074 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 16 Jul 2013 71,122 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 71,122 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,474 miles

oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 14 Aug 2012 65,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,800 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,158 miles

VERY SLIGHT PLAY NSF DROP LINK==SLIGHT DISTORTION OSF RIM==FR TYRES WEARING EDGES SLIGHTLY

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,293 miles

REAR NO PLATE POOR==REAR DROP LINKS POOR==SEPERATION IN REAR TYRES

Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,293 miles

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

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

REAR NO PLATE POOR==REAR DROP LINKS POOR==SEPERATION IN REAR TYRES

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,184 miles

both front tyres poor on inner edges= both rear tyres have slight separation

Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,184 miles

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

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

both front tyres poor on inner edges= both rear tyres have slight separation

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,751 miles

WIPERS POOR==ENG SURGES INT

Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,777 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 UGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BD53 UGZ, 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 UGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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