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AV03 UMH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,141 mi
Last recorded148,141 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UMH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 148,141 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 148,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 136,881 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

nearside mirror assembly loose.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

slight play in offside track rod.

Fail 18 Oct 2014 136,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

nearside mirror assembly loose.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

slight play in offside track rod.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 127,009 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 127,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 116,693 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 116,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 110,008 miles

front discs worn.

front pads wearing low.

slight blow from downpipe flexi.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 103,202 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 103,202 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,160 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 94,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,189 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 85,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,493 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 70,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,294 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 52,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 52,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,294 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 UMH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AV03 UMH, 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 UMH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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