MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and /o/s rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
damage on screen in zone a ,but less than 10mm
l/h and r/h front hubs heavely corroded
rear subframe moderatly corroded
Emissions not tested due to exhust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
damage on screen in zone a ,but less than 10mm
l/h and r/h front hubs heavely corroded
rear subframe moderatly corroded
l/h and r/h front brake disc inner faces poor
l/h and r/h rear ,front tie rod bushes poor
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
l/h and r/h front brake disc inner faces poor
l/h and r/h rear ,front tie rod bushes poor
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion behind wheel arch liner (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel arch liner (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion behind wheel arch liner (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front hub corroded
nearside rear wheel arch/floor corroded
offside front hub corroded
offside rear wheel arch/floor corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BU53 UDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 UDX, 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 UDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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