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AO52 UHG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,486 mi
Last recorded128,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 128,486 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 128,486 miles

Front Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected cracked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 119,329 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,040 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 101,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 77,563 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 77,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,221 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side vfront tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres slight worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,582 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,089 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 34,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 UHG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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