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AO52 UEV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,160 mi
Last recorded127,160 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 127,160 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 121,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 121,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 114,196 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 114,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 100,475 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 100,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,214 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 97,211 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,745 miles

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

ageing to various bushes

rusting to various prescribed areas

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,935 miles

both rear arms front bushes starting to seperate

Fail 14 Jan 2014 84,935 miles

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

both rear arms front bushes starting to seperate

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,348 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,562 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 72,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,854 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,657 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,104 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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AO52 UEV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO52 UEV, 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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AO52 UEV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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