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BU53 UGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,686 mi
Last recorded94,686 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,686 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 94,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth also advice clutch pedal rubber worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 94,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,200 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 93,200 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,795 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 90,060 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,100 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,891 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 77,839 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 77,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,920 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,834 miles

Engine breather pipe split

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 48,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,370 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,648 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,634 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,095 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 UGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU53 UGZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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