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BD53 UTP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,887 mi
Last recorded130,887 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 130,887 miles

Front both strut top mounts rough when turning

engine management light on

Pass 11 Feb 2016 128,520 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,194 miles

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

Front pads wearing low.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,387 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 94,058 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2010 74,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,364 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,724 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front screen wipers smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,992 miles

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

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 UTP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

BD53 UTP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is BD53 UTP safe to buy?

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