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BP03 UFD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,974 mi
Last recorded64,974 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,974 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 64,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,409 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 57,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 49,157 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 49,154 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,372 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 48,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,116 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 42,116 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,523 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,694 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,606 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,926 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,411 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

oil leak underneath vehicle

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 7,465 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 UFD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD registered?

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

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