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AU53 UWX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,547 mi
Last recorded83,547 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (front sections) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe slightly loose and slight blow from flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 83,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (front sections) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe slightly loose and slight blow from flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs corroded

rear pads on limit advise replacement

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,144 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear pads getting low

Fail 4 Apr 2012 33,144 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,559 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 5,878 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 2,952 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,091 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 UWX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

AU53 UWX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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