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BU03 SRX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,950 mi
Last recorded142,950 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 SRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 142,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2023 142,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2023 142,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Pinch bolt not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2022 127,834 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 125,030 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 121,131 miles

Front Both wing mirrors repaired with tape - secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body components corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2020 121,131 miles

Front Both wing mirrors repaired with tape - secure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body components corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2019 117,740 miles

boot area, underbody and components corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,273 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 106,421 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,348 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear coil spring(s) corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,666 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,447 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 SRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

BU03 SRX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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