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AU53 UWW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside lower seat (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,099 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 82,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,621 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 47,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,030 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,328 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 UWW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

AU53 UWW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 UWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 UWW 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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