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AO53 UHU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,820 mi
Last recorded31,820 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 31,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 31,751 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping onto exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 31,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 30,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,728 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 30,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,256 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,878 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,871 miles

all brake hoses replaced with braided pipes and have been secured with cable ties

Fail 17 Jan 2012 18,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all brake hoses replaced with braided pipes and have been secured with cable ties

Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,676 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,251 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,352 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,300 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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AO53 UHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AO53 UHU, 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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What year was AO53 UHU registered?

AO53 UHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AO53 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 UHU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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