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BX03 UEF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,683 mi
Last recorded105,683 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,683 miles

o/s/stering inner track rod slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,683 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/stering inner track rod slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,971 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,135 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 79,135 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,521 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 67,521 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,694 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 46,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,398 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,187 miles

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

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

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 UEF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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