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AU53 UWO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,692 mi
Last recorded64,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,692 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 64,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inside shoulders

nearside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,972 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN.

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN.

Fail 26 Jul 2014 55,972 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN.

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes getting rusty

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

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

exhaust getting rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2013 45,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes getting rusty

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

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

exhaust getting rusty

offside rear wheel bearing noisey but no freeplay

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,570 miles

front exhaust heat shields loose

sump very rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2012 36,576 miles

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

front exhaust heat shields loose

sump very rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,251 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 27,251 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroding going to flexibles

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,652 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 21,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 15 Jul 2009 11,428 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,902 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,687 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)

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 UWO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU53 UWO, 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 UWO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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