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AO03 GUE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,467 mi
Last recorded95,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Fail 16 Jun 2017 95,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,080 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 84,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,662 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 78,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,523 miles

fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,368 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,368 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,843 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,843 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 59,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,582 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,420 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,903 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,964 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,279 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 23,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AO03 GUE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO03 GUE, 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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AO03 GUE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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