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AV03 UOC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,581 mi
Last recorded204,581 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UOC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 204,581 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 199,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower foglight - glass broken & not working

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

wiper stalk/lever - microswitch

Fail 20 Feb 2016 199,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower foglight - glass broken & not working

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

wiper stalk/lever - microswitch

Pass 17 Feb 2015 185,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

front brake imbalance/distortion

front outer+rear inner sills corrosion

front wiper park fault

n/s/f tyre wear inner/perished+splitting outer

rear radius arms forward mount bushes wear/seperating

Fail 7 Feb 2015 185,018 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

front brake imbalance/distortion

front outer+rear inner sills corrosion

front wiper park fault

n/s door trim insecure,o/s/f door lock fault,ignition barrel+key worn,fuel flap broken

n/s/f foglight damaged,reverse light inop,rear wiper blade u/s

n/s/f tyre wear inner/perished+splitting outer

n/s/r shock absorber cover broken

rear radius arms forward mount bushes wear/seperating

Pass 14 Feb 2014 168,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake and fuel pipes slightly corroded

osf coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box hanger weak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 168,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake and fuel pipes slightly corroded

osf coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box hanger weak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 153,797 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 153,797 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 122,821 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 113,158 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 27 Jan 2009 103,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres starting to perrish

cut in side wall in off side rear tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2009 103,876 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres starting to perrish

cut in side wall in off side rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2007 87,627 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,403 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 69,403 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UOC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UOC, 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 UOC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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