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AX03 UYD

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,030 mi
Last recorded127,030 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 127,030 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

engine light on

exhaust corroded throughout

front exhaust flexi fractured

offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Oil leak engine oil sump porous ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,398 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 124,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Fwd bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Fwd bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 121,084 miles

Coolant level low

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 116,778 miles

NS outer sill damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 108,050 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 108,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,439 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 95,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 76,772 miles

Both rear tyres have irregular tread wear occuring on inner tread blocks.

Fluid levels low under bonnet -brakes coolant power steering.

Offside hand brake cable slightly sticking on

Fail 6 Jul 2011 76,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres have irregular tread wear occuring on inner tread blocks.

Fluid levels low under bonnet -brakes coolant power steering.

Offside hand brake cable slightly sticking on

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,028 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 58,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

REAR TYRES - INNER TREAD BLOCKS HAVE IRREGULAR WEAR OCCURING.ESP n/s/r.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,014 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 18,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 18,865 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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AX03 UYD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX03 UYD, 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 AX03 UYD registered?

AX03 UYD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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