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AO03 UAD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,430 mi
Last recorded113,430 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2011 113,430 miles

Oil leak

chip/crack outside swept area offside front screen

Pass 5 Jul 2010 106,641 miles

steering rack noisy

Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,001 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in n/s/rear tyre tread[removed]

Fail 22 Apr 2009 103,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in n/s/rear tyre tread[removed]

Fail 24 Apr 2008 98,102 miles

N/S/F bumper damaged

N/S/F fog light cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen has chip outside swept area but is spreading

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 98,102 miles

N/S/F bumper damaged

N/S/F fog light cracked

Windscreen has chip outside swept area but is spreading

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,383 miles

Damage to n/s/f bumper & foglight , both no. plates deteriorating , engine undertray fitted restricting inspection .

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,949 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 UAD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AO03 UAD, 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 UAD registered?

AO03 UAD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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