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AO03 EGC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 84,867 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 84,684 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,958 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,818 miles

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

n/s rear tyre splitting on inside wall

Pass 3 Jul 2010 63,536 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge n/s rear tyre split round inside wall but not down to canvas

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,918 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,568 miles

1. engine oil level low. 2. o/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,180 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 46,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,480 miles

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

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

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)

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 EGC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EGC, 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 AO03 EGC registered?

AO03 EGC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is AO03 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 EGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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