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BU53 UDT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,196 mi
Last recorded106,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 106,196 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 106,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear at the rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at the rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2017 103,910 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear at the rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at the rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 May 2016 101,269 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 26 May 2016 101,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2015 97,934 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2015 97,931 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2014 93,284 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 93,284 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 85,575 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 85,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 74,827 miles

2x rear tie bars worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2012 74,827 miles

2x rear tie bars worn

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 62,310 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 6,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 50,973 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,344 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,344 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,112 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,661 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 UDT 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 59.1%.

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

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