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BD53 UYW

2003 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,985 mi
Last recorded67,985 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,985 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,985 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 64,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,232 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,634 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,036 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,130 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 UYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc 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 UYW, 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

How do I check the history of BD53 UYW?

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What year was BD53 UYW registered?

BD53 UYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is BD53 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 UYW 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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