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BU53 UFR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,218 mi
Last recorded80,218 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,218 miles

front brake discs poor/lipped

light cracking on front tyres

Fail 9 Dec 2016 80,218 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor/lipped

light cracking on front tyres

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,449 miles

light rust on front subframe

Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,383 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,429 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 69,429 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,492 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,392 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,805 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 58,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted n/s and o/s/r.unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,422 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 34,422 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UFR 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 73.3%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR registered?

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

Is BU53 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 UFR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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