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AU53 UAM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,587 mi
Last recorded24,587 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 24,587 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal inadequate repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,209 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,850 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 19,734 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 15,702 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Oct 2014 8,992 miles

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

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)

front fog light lens broken

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2013 4,049 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 25 Oct 2012 172,434 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light damaged

rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 167,358 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 160,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 146,748 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 138,709 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 138,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 131,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2006 127,663 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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AU53 UAM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU53 UAM, 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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AU53 UAM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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