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A6 VHN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,368 mi
Last recorded82,368 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 81,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 81,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 80,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 79,704 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 78,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,052 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 69,202 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,463 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,463 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,392 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 40,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,268 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,370 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,029 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,051 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 25,906 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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A6 VHN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 A6 VHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 VHN registered?

A6 VHN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is A6 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VHN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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