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BU53 UGD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,697 mi
Last recorded112,697 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 112,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers door lock/handle worn

rear suspension/chassis corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Nov 2025 112,697 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,695 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 110,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,978 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 108,978 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 106,794 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,139 miles

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 ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 105,139 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,453 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 103,521 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 103,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,305 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 102,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 100,594 miles

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 ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 100,594 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,114 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,780 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 95,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 95,474 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,839 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,838 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,967 miles

both front discs rusty on iner face

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,752 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,222 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,890 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 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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