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AO03 LUW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,754 mi
Last recorded114,754 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 114,754 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 mains (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 109,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 102,481 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 103,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,498 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 92,496 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,228 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,899 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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AO03 LUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO03 LUW, 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 AO03 LUW registered?

AO03 LUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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