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BP03 CBU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,944 mi
Last recorded34,944 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 CBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 34,944 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 34,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 34,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 34,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 31,557 miles

2 front wiper just in limit

2 rear spring have corrosion at lower parts

2 roof bars are loose on roof of car

covers /under trays fitted

front & rear number plate are discolored

n/s/r & o/s/r main brake pipes to hoses have heavy corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/r sill has damage

Pass 3 Dec 2021 29,929 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 29,926 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction missing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 27,494 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 20,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 14,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,218 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 14,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,441 miles

o\s\r tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2014 11,461 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 8,823 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 6,863 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 4,628 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 2,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,405 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 24,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,177 miles

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Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,938 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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BP03 CBU 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 BP03 CBU, 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 BP03 CBU registered?

BP03 CBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is BP03 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 CBU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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