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BD53 UYE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 92,749 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 92,500 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 91,642 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 89,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 81,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 70,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,419 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 56,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,464 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,422 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,386 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,707 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,915 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,092 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 UYE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE registered?

BD53 UYE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is BD53 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 UYE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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