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AV03 UJT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,913 mi
Last recorded73,913 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UJT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,913 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre getting perished

Rear exhaust hanger snapped (system still supported)

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded

mil light on

vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas

Fail 24 Jun 2019 73,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre getting perished

Rear exhaust hanger snapped (system still supported)

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded

mil light on

vehicles suspension heavily corroded in areas

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,022 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres getting perished

both rear inner wheel arches getting corroded

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 62,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres getting perished

both rear inner wheel arches getting corroded

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,264 miles

Nearside mirror temporary repair

Offside Front tyre getting perished

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Fail 6 Oct 2016 56,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside mirror temporary repair

Offside Front tyre getting perished

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,213 miles

brake pipes surface corrossion

suspension rusty in areas

Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

suspension rusty in areas

brake pipes surface corrossion

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface rust rear subframe

surface rust rear top shock absorber mounting areas

Fail 12 Aug 2014 47,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

surface rust rear subframe

surface rust rear top shock absorber mounting areas

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 35,008 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,326 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 3,647 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,750 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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AV03 UJT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV03 UJT, 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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AV03 UJT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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