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BU53 UGC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,206 mi
Last recorded95,206 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,206 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,581 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,710 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

front wipers slightly smear and blades splitting

o/s/f tyre perishing, cracks evident

Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,443 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,410 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,723 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 70,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 64,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,721 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre.not to cords

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,936 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,063 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 UGC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

BU53 UGC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is BU53 UGC safe to buy?

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