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BU03 SDZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,788 mi
Last recorded179,788 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 179,788 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 167,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 157,039 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 157,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 152,941 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 152,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 148,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 148,259 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 140,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 130,663 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,511 miles

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,048 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished and slight play

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,828 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,768 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,698 miles

both front tyres wearin on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,619 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 18,618 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

195/60/15 alloy wheels fitted

hand brake travel high

minor chips to screen not impairing drivers view to front or sides of vehicle

oil leakage to engine

signs of dampness to power steering components

this vehicle has been tested as presented some testable items are concealed behind manufactures protective covers

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 SDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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