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AO03 UAV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,659 mi
Last recorded133,659 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 133,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 130,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,009 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 115,593 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,586 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 109,586 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,993 miles

EML light on

nearside rear tyre perishing and going out of shape

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing inner edge

slight corrosion on exhaust flexi

Fail 22 Oct 2015 103,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

EML light on

nearside rear tyre perishing and going out of shape

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing inner edge

slight corrosion on exhaust flexi

Fail 31 Oct 2014 99,462 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,462 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,321 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 87,321 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,841 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 73,818 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,365 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,087 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 61,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,459 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 41,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,145 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 UAV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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