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AP03 UUN

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,695 mi
Last recorded100,695 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 UUN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 100,695 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 100,692 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,632 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 86,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 75,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,148 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,122 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 59,433 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,433 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 51,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,571 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,039 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,039 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 40,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,092 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,967 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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AP03 UUN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP03 UUN, 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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AP03 UUN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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