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BX03 UEE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,611 mi
Last recorded141,611 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 UEE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 141,611 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2018 141,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2017 128,355 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 128,354 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,454 miles

4x valve stems perished

Front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2016 113,454 miles

4x valve stems perished

Front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,494 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

fuel tank bracket corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 100,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 87,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 87,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Jun 2014 87,349 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 82,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,934 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,874 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,374 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,452 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,720 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 UEE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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