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BU03 SDX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,619 mi
Last recorded176,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 SDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 176,619 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 176,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,997 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2013 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,645 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 74,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,759 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,973 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,260 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,053 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 54,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,724 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 SDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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