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BW03 YUD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,080 mi
Last recorded84,080 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 YUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,080 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,260 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,279 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front wiper slight smear

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,744 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 48,742 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 97,305 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 97,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,712 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 39,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,354 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,927 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,129 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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BW03 YUD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BW03 YUD, 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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What year was BW03 YUD registered?

BW03 YUD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BW03 YUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 YUD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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