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BX03 UEY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,176 mi
Last recorded82,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,176 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,568 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSICURE

Fail 28 Jun 2016 76,568 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER MOUNT (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSICURE

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,784 miles

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

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

rust round o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 30 Jun 2014 68,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

rust round o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 25 Jun 2013 64,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,244 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,507 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,239 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,117 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,579 miles

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,689 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 UEY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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