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AP03 UUX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,406 mi
Last recorded86,406 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 UUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jul 2022 86,318 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,240 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 85,237 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 83,613 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,318 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 81,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,759 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,499 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 77,499 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working 382 (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,171 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,610 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,987 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 55,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,618 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,908 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,000 miles

front exhaust pipe has slight gas leak// both rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,437 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,497 miles

discs and pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 8,316 miles

rear wiper split

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 UUX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP03 UUX, 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 UUX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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