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AO03 UYM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,496 mi
Last recorded191,496 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 191,496 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 191,496 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2014 176,785 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2014 176,785 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 161,423 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

kerb damage to near side front tyre outer side wall

off side front brake slightly tight

rear number plate worn

turbo pipe split

Fail 1 May 2013 161,423 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

kerb damage to near side front tyre outer side wall

off side front brake slightly tight

rear number plate worn

turbo pipe split

Pass 3 May 2012 140,084 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 3 May 2012 140,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 5 May 2011 117,439 miles

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

bonnet lock damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 104,457 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 91,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 77,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,439 miles

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

n/s/f wing dented

wiper intermitant u/s

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 UYM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UYM, 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 UYM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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