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A124 LEA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,437 mi
Last recorded62,437 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA124 LEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 62,437 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 62,437 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 58,675 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,914 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 42,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 37,335 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 17,149 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,211 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 6,820 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking.

offside front tyre cracking.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 5,255 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 3,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 1,570 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,709 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 6,043 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 5,380 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 5,380 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 4,571 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 4,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A124 LEA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A124 LEA, 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 A124 LEA registered?

A124 LEA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is A124 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A124 LEA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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