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AX03 UZK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,982 mi
Last recorded74,982 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 UZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,982 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 74,982 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,879 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 68,879 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,718 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 65,718 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides, Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,443 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,443 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat belt due to fitted child seat

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,932 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat belt due to fitted child seat

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,083 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,825 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 30,825 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 3,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 3,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,293 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake disc,wearing thin.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers,in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,908 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,386 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 38,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,749 miles

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

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

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

deep splits at off side front tyre tread.

near side front tyre tread worn to the minimum tread depth with deep splits in the tread.

near side rear tyre is worn out of shape.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

off side front flexi-brake hose rubber shows inperfections.

parking brake lever travel.

under vehicle oil contamination.

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 UZK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AX03 UZK, 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 UZK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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