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BU53 UGO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,079 mi
Last recorded89,079 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 89,079 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,841 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,170 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,366 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,342 miles

nearside wiper detiorated

Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside wiper detiorated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,072 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 64,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 60,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,933 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 55,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,267 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,460 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 34,742 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 26,934 miles

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

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

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 UGO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO registered?

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

Is BU53 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 UGO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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