MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak around engine
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
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
both front tyres wearin on inner edges
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BU03 SDZ registered?
BU03 SDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.
Is BU03 SDZ safe to buy?
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