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AU03 UVY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust mounting are broken

under side off car corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,381 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f side light is dim.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,560 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,805 miles

advise that the headlamp aim was adjusted for the test

advise that the n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,594 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,142 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,036 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,012 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 27,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 UVY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

AU03 UVY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is AU03 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 UVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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