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AU03 UBW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,107 mi
Last recorded80,107 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 80,107 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 78,993 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,400 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 75,076 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 73,626 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,322 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 71,322 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 69,047 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,697 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,079 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 59,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,319 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,358 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,959 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,355 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,674 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 25,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,733 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,109 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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AU03 UBW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU03 UBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 UBW registered?

AU03 UBW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 UBW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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