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AO03 UZU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,552 mi
Last recorded139,552 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 139,552 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Dec 2016 137,086 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust catalytic converter hanger broken

Fail 22 Dec 2016 137,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust catalytic converter hanger broken

Pass 2 Jan 2016 133,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

front exhaust mount bracket broken

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 127,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 127,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 123,586 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

the nearside rear tyre is on 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 5 Jul 2012 119,741 miles

Both front brake discs lipped.

Both rear tyres inner edges getting low.

Front & rear brake pipes slightly corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2011 115,851 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 115,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 106,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 90,238 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,827 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,825 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,629 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,910 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 UZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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