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AE53 UHY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,884 mi
Last recorded111,884 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,884 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 111,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,813 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,275 miles

Offside Front Door handle a little temperamental

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,263 miles

both main brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Nov 2017 93,263 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both main brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Nov 2016 89,626 miles

main brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,981 miles

main brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

main brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

main brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,113 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

main brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

main brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,709 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 72,709 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2010 68,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,766 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,168 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 46,776 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,267 miles

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

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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AE53 UHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AE53 UHY, 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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AE53 UHY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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