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BU53 UDK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,754 mi
Last recorded32,754 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 32,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 32,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 31,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 31,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Underside suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 30,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 29,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 28,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 28,411 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Jan 2019 27,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,997 miles

Both nearside tyres outer sidewalls perished

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,088 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 25,174 miles

Front tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 23,780 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 22,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,002 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,707 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,923 miles

light perishing on all four tyres

Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,219 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,198 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,062 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 UDK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BU53 UDK, 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 BU53 UDK?

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What year was BU53 UDK registered?

BU53 UDK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BU53 UDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 UDK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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