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AO03 UAW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,066 mi
Last recorded128,066 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 128,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front wing corroded

rear tyres starting to split

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 128,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold and rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front wing corroded

rear tyres starting to split

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2016 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,073 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 111,069 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 100,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 91,525 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2012 91,525 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 82,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear underbody covers loose

Fail 4 May 2011 82,523 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear underbody covers loose

Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake travel

no plates will fail after 27 april

Pass 1 May 2008 60,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 52,462 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 52,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2006 42,220 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,409 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 UAW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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