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BU53 UDY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,623 mi
Last recorded96,623 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,623 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 96,578 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

e.m.l staying on

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2016 93,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

e.m.l staying on

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,729 miles

eml staying on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 94,312 miles

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

eml staying on

Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,312 miles

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

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

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

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)

eml staying on

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,549 miles

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

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

nearside wiper rubber slightly split but still clearing screen

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,440 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 11 Aug 2010 56,979 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,258 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,181 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 41,939 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 22 May 2007 31,858 miles

both front tyres getting low

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 UDY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDY, 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

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What year was BU53 UDY registered?

BU53 UDY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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