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BD53 UWN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,691 mi
Last recorded48,691 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 48,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower sub frame and both suspension arms have corrosion,advise

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked,advise (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower fuel pipe corroded,advise

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr pipes corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 48,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre fitted inside out (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre fitted inside out (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower sub frame and both suspension arms have corrosion,advise

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked,advise (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower fuel pipe corroded,advise

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr pipes corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 39,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake pipes are starting to corrode surface rust

both subframes, and steering and suspension components and there mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust,

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,445 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 33,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,292 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,230 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 17,916 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,423 miles

creak in steering column

Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,571 miles

NSF tyre sidewall cracking

NSR tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2011 13,167 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f drop link bushes splitting

Pass 11 Nov 2010 12,657 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,959 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 10,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 9,579 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 8,445 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 UWN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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