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AX03 UYH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

153,784 mi
Last recorded153,784 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 153,784 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 153,784 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 151,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 151,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 147,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 147,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 144,966 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 140,310 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 140,309 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 134,723 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 134,723 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 130,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 126,618 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,311 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,822 miles

Catalytic converter worn

drivers washer weak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 93,822 miles

Catalytic converter worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers washer weak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 85,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,930 miles

N/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,918 miles

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

N/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,951 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,951 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 59,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,750 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,212 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,426 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 UYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 UYH, 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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AX03 UYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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