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BD53 UJA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,148 mi
Last recorded72,148 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 68,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,703 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 54,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 49,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,842 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,667 miles

front nearside tyre low of air

one digit on mileometer not complete

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,772 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,115 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,407 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,669 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,688 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 UJA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UJA, 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 BD53 UJA registered?

BD53 UJA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BD53 UJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 UJA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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