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BP03 UZK

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,311 mi
Last recorded109,311 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 109,311 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 109,311 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 107,725 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded not structural

Fail 1 Aug 2022 107,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded not structural

Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,784 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,225 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 101,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,239 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 97,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,021 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,537 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 82,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,551 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,551 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,644 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 66,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,507 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,476 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,221 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,117 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 UZK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 UZK, 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 UZK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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