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BU53 UHE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,661 mi
Last recorded102,661 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm in areas (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2016 102,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring heavily corroded at base

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm in areas (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,189 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,596 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 91,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,905 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,793 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,614 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,449 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,275 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 UHE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

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

Is BU53 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 UHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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