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AO03 EFV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,199 mi
Last recorded155,199 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2018 155,199 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,941 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 133,151 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 127,527 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 122,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 116,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,733 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 101,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 101,151 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,925 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,103 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 59,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,716 miles

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

slight uneven front tyre wear. osf getting low on inner edge.

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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AO03 EFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO03 EFV, 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 AO03 EFV registered?

AO03 EFV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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