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AU03 UVX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,199 mi
Last recorded45,199 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 45,199 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 23 Nov 2023 45,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 26 Nov 2022 43,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 32,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 28,156 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,446 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 24,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 23,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 22,712 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 21,934 miles

REAR OFSIDE TYRE HAS AGEING CRACKING ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WALLS

Pass 17 May 2013 21,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,195 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,409 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 18,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,708 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,828 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 UVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

AU03 UVX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AU03 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 UVX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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