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AU03 UYJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,133 mi
Last recorded158,133 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 158,133 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 157,952 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 143,870 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 143,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 128,241 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 128,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 112,363 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 112,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 99,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 99,015 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2007 69,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 69,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,114 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 UYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UYJ, 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

How do I check the history of AU03 UYJ?

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What year was AU03 UYJ registered?

AU03 UYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AU03 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 UYJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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