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BD53 UWO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,310 mi
Last recorded86,310 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,310 miles

Nearside Front steering arm as slight play

n/s and o/s front wipers worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,154 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,241 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 68,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,657 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,077 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 59,576 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre side wall craked

Fail 6 Oct 2009 59,576 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre side wall craked

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,088 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,849 miles

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

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

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 UWO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 UWO registered?

BD53 UWO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is BD53 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 UWO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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