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BU03 UAF

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

228,451 mi
Last recorded228,451 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 228,451 miles

engine leaking oil, front pads wearing thin, damage to screen

Pass 28 May 2012 215,966 miles

engine leaking oil excessively

Fail 23 May 2012 215,799 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

engine leaking oil excessively

Pass 23 May 2011 204,644 miles

chip in screen, engine leaking oil

Pass 14 Apr 2010 188,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate poor condition.

n/s rear tyre uneven wear, out of shape.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 188,627 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate poor condition.

n/s rear tyre uneven wear, out of shape.

Pass 13 May 2009 177,908 miles

Front number plate is in poor condition

N/S/F tyre inner and outer side walls are in poor condition

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2009 177,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front number plate is in poor condition

N/S/F tyre inner and outer side walls are in poor condition

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 161,613 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 161,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 144,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 112,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,137 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 UAF is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAF, 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

How do I check the history of BU03 UAF?

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What year was BU03 UAF registered?

BU03 UAF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is BU03 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 UAF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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