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AO03 UXR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,950 mi
Last recorded155,950 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 155,950 miles

CORROSION STARTED IN OUTER SILLS

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 155,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

CORROSION STARTED IN OUTER SILLS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 152,077 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 148,383 miles

NOTE-Offside front tyre inner/outer wall cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 142,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 132,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 120,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 93,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,706 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 64,924 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,538 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 47,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,569 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UXR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 UXR registered?

AO03 UXR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is AO03 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 UXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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