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AP03 UVM

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,948 mi
Last recorded128,948 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 UVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,948 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 128,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 122,711 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 122,711 miles

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

195/60R15

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 113,954 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED - SOLID

FUEL TANK EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH FABRICK FOULING TYRE / INSECURE

Fail 8 Oct 2013 104,924 miles

195/60VR15

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,924 miles

195/60VR15

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 8 Oct 2012 96,901 miles

both rear discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2012 96,898 miles

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

both rear discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,775 miles

rear underbody heat shield loose

Fail 5 Oct 2011 89,767 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear underbody heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,864 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 84,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 79,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 60,988 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 60,988 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,553 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 45,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,283 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,847 miles

front tyres on 3mm

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 UVM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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