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A4 UMH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,660 mi
Last recorded135,660 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 UMH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 135,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 129,801 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 121,300 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 111,690 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 101,260 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 101,258 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 90,575 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,413 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,956 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,835 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 45,817 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,914 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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A4 UMH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A4 UMH, 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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What year was A4 UMH registered?

A4 UMH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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The MOT history for A4 UMH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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