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BP03 UMD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220,396 mi
Last recorded220,396 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UMD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 220,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s inopp n/s adjustment (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak oil on min ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fault on wipers

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 200,946 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded, slight corrosion on centre brake pipes + front flexi broken but exhaust still intact

Pass 28 Jun 2016 183,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 183,751 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 164,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 164,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 136,990 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 136,912 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,124 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 112,118 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,235 miles

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

O/S Rear disc worn.

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jun 2011 70,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S Rear disc worn.

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,907 miles

front wiper just starting to smear (not impairing drivers vision)

offside and nearside rear tyres 3mm in places (legal limit 1.6mm)

rear brake pads low on material (more than 1.5mm remaining)

rear number plate just starting to fade(still readable)

slight oil leak from engine (leaking around air con compressor area)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 51,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 40,573 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2007 33,325 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,751 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 26,751 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UMD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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