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BD53 UUM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,375 mi
Last recorded124,375 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 124,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,785 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 113,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,113 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,718 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,702 miles

front brake pads wearing thin - discs worn

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight travel handbrake

surface corrosion coil springs

Fail 31 Oct 2012 95,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

front brake pads wearing thin - discs worn

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight travel handbrake

surface corrosion coil springs

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,691 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 75,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,817 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,489 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,424 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,310 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 UUM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

BD53 UUM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is BD53 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 UUM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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