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A16 UUP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

178,112 mi
Last recorded178,112 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 178,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 28 Feb 2025 171,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 166,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 17 Mar 2023 160,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 155,270 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 155,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 152,998 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 152,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 152,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,365 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,712 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 44,712 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,606 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished sidewalls

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,710 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 42,710 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,879 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 246,962 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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A16 UUP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A16 UUP, 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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A16 UUP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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