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BU03 LDD

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,504 mi
Last recorded111,504 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LDD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn os inner discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60 to 70% worn (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 111,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn os inner discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60 to 70% worn (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 102,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 93,328 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 93,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,193 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 83,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 75,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

rear pads low rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,086 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear pads low rear discs rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,210 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,750 miles

osf tyre 2mm nsf tyre 3mm 195/60/15v

Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,107 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,178 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,679 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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BU03 LDD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU03 LDD, 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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BU03 LDD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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