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AP03 UWB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,588 mi
Last recorded133,588 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 UWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 133,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 130,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,140 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 127,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 123,599 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 123,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 120,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 120,110 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,986 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 116,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central stop lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2016 110,340 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 106,160 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,855 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 97,235 miles

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

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 9 May 2012 91,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,056 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 72,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,854 miles

rear suspension bushes split

rear tyres low

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,591 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

Pass 25 Jul 2007 45,392 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,253 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 UWB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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