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BP03 UWT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,120 mi
Last recorded184,120 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 184,120 miles

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion both rear strut turrets

corrosion rear section both front to rear brake pipes

rear exhaust box deteriorated

tailpipe mounting bracket broken

unable to fully test rear wheel arches due to arch liners

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2016 180,084 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 180,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 172,211 miles

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

corrosion rear subframe

exhaust box deteriorated

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

nearside front brake pad low inner

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front disc inner face scored

wear and pitting all discs

Fail 27 Nov 2015 172,209 miles

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

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

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

both front brake pipes to hoses corroded

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

corrosion rear subframe

exhaust box deteriorated

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

nearside front brake pad low inner?

nearside front disc inner face scored

wear and pitting all discs

Pass 12 Dec 2014 166,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion nearside front brake pipe to hose

Pass 18 Dec 2013 158,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers deteriorated

not all bulbs in high level brake light are working

slight corrosion around rear seatbelt mounts

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to hose

slight wear and pitting on front brake discs

Fail 13 Dec 2013 158,506 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers deteriorated

not all bulbs in high level brake light are working

slight corrosion around rear seatbelt mounts

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to hose

slight wear and pitting on front brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2012 152,649 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Dec 2011 143,752 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 133,063 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Dec 2010 133,059 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 120,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 120,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2008 109,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 98,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,388 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 70,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 UWT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel 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 UWT, 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 UWT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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