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BP03 UOM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,921 mi
Last recorded156,921 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 156,921 miles

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 31 Jan 2019 156,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 6 Feb 2018 151,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 1 Feb 2018 151,872 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 8 Feb 2017 147,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 147,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,977 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 134,920 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 125,592 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 125,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 116,367 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 116,346 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 106,283 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 106,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 98,301 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 90,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 84,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 74,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 62,248 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,623 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 UOM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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