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AU03 UWP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,433 mi
Last recorded129,433 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2020 129,433 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 125,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill seems thin

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill seems thin

Fail 15 May 2019 125,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill seems thin

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill seems thin

Pass 23 May 2018 120,617 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 30 May 2017 116,977 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at the flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at the flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,675 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,647 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

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

O/s/f outer sill corroded and holed not within any perscribed areas

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

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

O/s/f outer sill corroded and holed not within any perscribed areas

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,139 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 92,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,110 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 86,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,175 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 78,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has flatspots and cracking

Pass 31 May 2011 68,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,514 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,897 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre close too legal limit (1.6mm)

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 UWP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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