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BU53 LMX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,663 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 122,663 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 118,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front an rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 114,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 19 Jan 2019 109,788 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 109,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,870 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,996 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake are noisy ( drums fitted)

under sills corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs pump wire damaged (3.4.1c)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake are noisy ( drums fitted)

under sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,313 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,821 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,415 miles

Fuel cap to tank pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,415 miles

Fuel cap to tank pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 60,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,343 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,056 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,441 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,833 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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BU53 LMX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU53 LMX, 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 BU53 LMX registered?

BU53 LMX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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