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BU53 UHD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,601 mi
Last recorded124,601 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 124,601 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,901 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 105,898 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,421 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,525 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 96,525 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,617 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,047 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,371 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 67,137 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 43,837 miles

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

rear fog light has water in it

rear number plate slightly disfigured

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 UHD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

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

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