MOT Status
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers door lock/handle worn
rear suspension/chassis corroded
reverse light not working
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers door lock/handle worn
rear suspension/chassis corroded
reverse light not working
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear inner and outer sills corroded
clutch slipping
no reverse lights
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear inner and outer sills corroded
clutch slipping
no reverse lights
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible breaking up (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
general corrosion on underside
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible breaking up (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
general corrosion on underside
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front wing corroded and detached at sill
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front wing corroded and detached at sill
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
reverse light not working
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front wipers worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
reverse light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
reverse lights inoperative
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
reverse lights inoperative
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (front-rears) @ rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
coolant leak
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in the shoulder of nearside rear tyre 195/60h15
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front discs rusty on iner face
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BU53 UGD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UGD, 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 UGD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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