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BD53 UJE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,712 mi
Last recorded111,712 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,712 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,335 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,822 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 100,822 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,338 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,338 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,223 miles

Corrosion present to N/S & O/S rear inner sills

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush starting to delaminate (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil level on minimum

Fail 12 Jan 2015 91,947 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,947 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 84,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,454 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 76,454 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,259 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,277 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,573 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres wor on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake has some travel

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,112 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 26,631 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 UJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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