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AV03 UOA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,847 mi
Last recorded50,847 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 50,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2019 50,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 48,208 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,758 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 19,598 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 14,134 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,392 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 9,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 4,932 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,316 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 1,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,743 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,256 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,900 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 UOA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AV03 UOA, 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 UOA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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