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AU53 UBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 123,060 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 123,039 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 113,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,403 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 100,403 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,332 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,841 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,248 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 AU53 UBJ, 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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What year was AU53 UBJ registered?

AU53 UBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AU53 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 UBJ 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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