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AO03 VUB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,332 mi
Last recorded139,332 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 139,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill panel has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2020 91,508 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 91,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 89,244 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 87,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 87,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 85,536 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 77,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,587 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,633 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,618 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,494 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,926 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,304 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,274 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 VUB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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