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BU03 SZC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,194 mi
Last recorded96,194 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 SZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 96,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,200 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 72,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,612 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,334 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,900 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 23,900 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 14,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,869 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,897 miles

front headlamps insecyre (fixings missing)

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 SZC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

BU03 SZC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is BU03 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 SZC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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