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BU03 SPX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,369 mi
Last recorded98,369 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 98,369 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front discs scored

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

NSF and OSF brake pad retaining springs about to contact discs

Fail 11 May 2017 98,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear pipes in clip YELLOW (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm YELLOW (2.4.G.2)

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front discs scored

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

NSF and OSF brake pad retaining springs about to contact discs

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,417 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,943 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 80,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,823 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,080 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,335 miles

foot brake just passed need further attenstion

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 29,086 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 29,086 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,698 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (205/5016).

Pass 22 Apr 2006 22,173 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 SPX 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 78.6%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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