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BT53 UJK

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,681 mi
Last recorded144,681 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 144,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

N/S rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

O/S rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 135,522 miles

Childs seat fitted preventing some seat belt checks.

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 135,510 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/floor (5.2.6)

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

Childs seat fitted preventing some seat belt checks.

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 122,635 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 122,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,880 miles

Wipers worn and smear screen

Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,434 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 86,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,596 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,154 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,838 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,272 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 UJK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BT53 UJK, 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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What year was BT53 UJK registered?

BT53 UJK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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