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BX03 UEA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 UEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 88,957 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front Of Cat (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 88,953 miles

Braking system leaking Front to rear pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold / down pipe/ flex joint blowing (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Front of cat (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,218 miles

Centre exhaust hangers X2 broken away from exhaust but exhaust still supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

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

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

Oil leak Driveshaft seal o/s ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 86,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

Centre exhaust hangers X2 broken away from exhaust but exhaust still supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak Driveshaft seal o/s ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,701 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abnormal noise from engine area

both rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded

exhaust mounting brackets badly corroded

front registration plate damaged

fuel filler flap difficult to open wirh key

nearside front tyre perished tread and badly worn outer edge

nearside mirror glass insecure

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 81,439 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abnormal noise from engine area

both rear upper shock absorber mountings corroded

exhaust mounting brackets badly corroded

front registration plate damaged

fuel filler flap difficult to open wirh key

nearside front tyre perished tread and badly worn outer edge

nearside mirror glass insecure

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre void of tread on both edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,152 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,268 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 73,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,693 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one ltr engine oil added to low mark

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,304 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,934 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,366 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,836 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,543 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,306 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,117 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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BX03 UEA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX03 UEA, 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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BX03 UEA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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