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BU03 RTZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,168 mi
Last recorded160,168 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 RTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 160,168 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2018 160,168 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front disc heavily blued

Rear tyres wearing on edges

noise on gearbox

Pass 7 Mar 2017 150,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 137,787 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 137,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,661 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 103,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2012 89,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,349 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 83,349 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

advised oil leak on engine

front brake pads 60%

Pass 19 Feb 2010 77,266 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 77,266 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

dirt getting behind rear number plate

Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,713 miles

advise chip in screen

imabalance on rear brakes

oil vary low in engine

Fail 17 Feb 2009 70,713 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise chip in screen

imabalance on rear brakes

oil vary low in engine

Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,165 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 48,555 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 48,555 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,270 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

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 RTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

BU03 RTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is BU03 RTZ safe to buy?

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