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BP03 UED

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UED
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 99,110 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

EML on dash at time of test

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

Pass 29 Dec 2016 90,432 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,662 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 84,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,706 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 78,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,157 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 70,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2012 66,225 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 66,225 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear sub fram c roedd advise wheel bearings

Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,482 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,981 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 54,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,179 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 50,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,930 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 32,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 32,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,222 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,491 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 UED is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UED, 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 UED registered?

BP03 UED is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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