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BU03 UDM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,525 mi
Last recorded117,525 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,463 miles

emissons on limit

exhaust mountings at front needed

Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 99,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 99,309 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,094 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp cluster, lens cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,854 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 UDM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

BU03 UDM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is BU03 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 UDM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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