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BU03 LDF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,709 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 19 Feb 2015 92,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,810 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,292 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,115 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,668 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,525 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm-2mm

hand brake high

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2008 42,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm-2mm

hand brake high

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,584 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,846 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 LDF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BU03 LDF, 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 BU03 LDF registered?

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

Is BU03 LDF safe to buy?

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