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BT53 UGD

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

133,840 mi
Last recorded133,840 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 133,840 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 126,975 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 119,015 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 118,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 112,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,104 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s Front spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 104,104 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s Front spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,937 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 99,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both O/S + N/S (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S + N/S (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S + N/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side discs inner sides (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both side front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,446 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,011 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,195 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 62,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,128 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,904 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,571 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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BT53 UGD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BT53 UGD, 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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BT53 UGD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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