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AD03 UCR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,241 mi
Last recorded130,241 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UCR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 130,241 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 26 Jan 2019 130,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to bodywork

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,917 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 120,427 miles

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Corrosion on metal brake pipes front to rear in clips

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Heavy corrosion on metal brake pipe

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Heavy corrosion on metal brake pipe

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 120,373 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes

Corrosion on metal brake pipes front to rear in clips

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Heavy corrosion on metal brake pipe

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Heavy corrosion on metal brake pipe

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 111,066 miles

Corrosion on O/S front to rear brake pipe

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,317 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 94,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,176 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,307 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,231 miles

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

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

play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,327 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,676 miles

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres 1.6mm

both front tyres 2.5mm

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,046 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,051 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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AD03 UCR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD03 UCR, 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 AD03 UCR registered?

AD03 UCR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AD03 UCR safe to buy?

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