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BU03 TFF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,998 mi
Last recorded108,998 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 TFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 108,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,847 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,050 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 85,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f headlamp bulb differnt colour

n/s/r tyre low and perished

one bulb out on high level brake light

Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,599 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,443 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,443 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,740 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,840 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 42,840 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,731 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 TFF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red 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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

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

Is BU03 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 TFF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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