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AU03 UXT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,830 mi
Last recorded86,830 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,830 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 86,828 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,407 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s an o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 82,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s an o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,746 miles

both front tyres are worn very low on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,366 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,949 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 56,949 miles

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

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

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

brake pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,727 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,757 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,553 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 25,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,349 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 21,237 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 UXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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