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AO03 UBF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,976 mi
Last recorded119,976 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 119,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 119,976 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,871 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 115,866 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 107,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,739 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 87,732 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,732 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,203 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Nov 2012 75,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,619 miles

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

engine warning lamp on indicating fault

Fail 25 Nov 2011 68,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine warning lamp on indicating fault

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,894 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,927 miles

o/s edge of front screen cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,182 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,830 miles

Nearside Front 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 no plate poor condition

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 UBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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