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BP03 UXD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

254,764 mi
Last recorded254,764 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 254,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2022 254,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 250,556 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 250,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 246,131 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 246,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 240,662 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 240,662 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heatshield insecure

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 234,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 226,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 218,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake lever on nearside rear brake calipers does not fully return brake not binding

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 209,047 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,239 miles

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

nearside head lamp pattern scattered

Fail 30 Oct 2014 65,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside head lamp pattern scattered

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,740 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 61,615 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 57,988 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,899 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,544 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,805 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,704 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 31,704 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,441 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 UXD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXD, 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 UXD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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