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BU03 TFX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,201 mi
Last recorded88,201 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 TFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 88,201 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 88,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant tank empty

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 88,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant tank empty

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,108 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 85,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,879 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ADVISE FLUCTUATION O/S/F BRAKE

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/R TYRES ON 2MM

ADVISE NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM AND SCRUBBING OFF ON INNER EDGES

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on inner edge`s

Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,669 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 TFX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

BU03 TFX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BU03 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 TFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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