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BU53 UDX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,139 mi
Last recorded134,139 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 134,139 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 134,139 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 123,682 miles

damage on screen in zone a ,but less than 10mm

l/h and r/h front hubs heavely corroded

rear subframe moderatly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 123,566 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,850 miles

l/h and r/h front brake disc inner faces poor

l/h and r/h rear ,front tie rod bushes poor

Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,867 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 101,864 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,805 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 89,805 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,501 miles

nearside front hub corroded

nearside rear wheel arch/floor corroded

offside front hub corroded

offside rear wheel arch/floor corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,933 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,933 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,227 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,377 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,966 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,618 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 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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