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BD53 UUW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,970 mi
Last recorded111,970 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 111,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 108,155 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 108,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 102,877 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 102,877 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 95,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 90,070 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 89,767 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 86,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 83,849 miles

exhaust noise from in side the box

Pass 27 May 2017 80,942 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 78,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 75,839 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 71,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 71,406 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 67,892 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 67,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,796 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 61,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,841 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,917 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,879 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,854 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 UUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

BD53 UUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is BD53 UUW safe to buy?

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