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AO03 FBF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,564 mi
Last recorded155,564 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 155,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 155,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 138,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 119,210 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 101,124 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 101,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 94,054 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 93,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,274 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,398 miles

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

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

front flexi loose

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,551 miles

exhaust flexi deterioated

fuel filler pipes rusty

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,529 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 59,017 miles

rear no plate faded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,883 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,488 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,847 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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AO03 FBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FBF, 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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AO03 FBF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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