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AU03 UCE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,353 mi
Last recorded46,353 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,353 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 46,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 43,658 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 41,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,782 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 37,782 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,714 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,714 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKS

Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,073 miles

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

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

front and rear discs marked and rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,722 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,203 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut on tread

Fail 27 Feb 2008 28,203 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,425 miles

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

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 UCE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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