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BU03 TCZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 TCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,089 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 96,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,182 miles

Front advanced wear in brake discs and in poor condition

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,030 miles

offside front brake pads would benefit from refitting

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 43,383 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 43,383 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,345 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,342 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 38,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,835 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,306 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 28,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,496 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,811 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 TCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

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

Is BU03 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 TCZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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