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BU53 UGN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,420 mi
Last recorded171,420 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 171,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill with in 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded behind engine

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing corroded at bottom (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 169,897 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 168,002 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 165,811 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

Fail 4 May 2022 165,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

Pass 4 May 2021 164,695 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth low (Advise attention

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2021 164,695 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth low (Advise attention

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2019 161,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear anti roll bar and sub frame showing signs of corrosion

both rear inner sills corroded

fuel breather pipe corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

x2 exhaust hangers broken

Pass 14 Dec 2018 156,635 miles

down pipe bracket broken but still supported

front tyres just legal-wearing on inner edges

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2017 150,010 miles

front disc in poor condition

front pads low

Pass 20 Dec 2016 141,920 miles

Nearside Front drum stick has slight play

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 134,863 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 134,863 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 126,092 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,092 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 116,859 miles

coolant leak

front tyres wearing on egdes

slight play in rack

Pass 21 Dec 2012 109,236 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 100,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 100,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 90,422 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 81,082 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 68,296 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 51,860 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,774 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 UGN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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