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BU03 SYW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,270 mi
Last recorded89,270 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 SYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Pass 15 Mar 2020 84,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2020 84,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 81,475 miles

Exhaust flex pipe damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Rubber mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension components corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Under body rusted

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 78,448 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 75,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,340 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,134 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 58,433 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 58,433 miles

front discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,588 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,678 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 50,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 50,670 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,319 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 47,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,155 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,064 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,318 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 SYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

BU03 SYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is BU03 SYW safe to buy?

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