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BU03 SGV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,715 mi
Last recorded200,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 SGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 200,715 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 186,675 miles

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

Oil leak

front pads 3mm of wear left

front pads low

Fail 7 Aug 2014 186,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front pads 3mm of wear left

front pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 168,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 152,047 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 152,047 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 133,569 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 119,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 101,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 85,686 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 73,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 40,537 miles

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

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 SGV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 SGV registered?

BU03 SGV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BU03 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 SGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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