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BD53 UUT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

84,293 mi
Last recorded84,293 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,293 miles

Nearside Outer driveshaft boot leaking

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust flexy blowing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,402 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

engine breather collapsed

Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,377 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

engine breather collapsed

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,243 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 70,243 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,040 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 55,894 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 21 Nov 2011 55,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,507 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 50,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,588 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 81,329 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,177 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 44,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 36,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,110 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,320 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,924 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 23,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UUT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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