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AP03 UUR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

131,761 mi
Last recorded131,761 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 UUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 131,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Sill becoming corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill becoming corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2018 131,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Sill becoming corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill becoming corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 123,938 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 123,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,412 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 112,912 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,912 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)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 112,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 102,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,343 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing and blocking

Fail 5 Feb 2013 92,316 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing and blocking

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,800 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,925 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 66,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,879 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,879 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,842 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 49,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 41,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,283 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 29,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,039 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 UUR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 UUR, 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 AP03 UUR registered?

AP03 UUR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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