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AO03 FCA

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,218 mi
Last recorded119,218 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 119,218 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 92,604 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Marked. ()

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 91,708 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 90,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 89,378 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 89,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 83,183 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 83,179 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres splitting on sidewalls

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 82,016 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres splitting on sidewalls

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,842 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 79,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,112 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2013 54,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 54,471 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,275 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,595 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,917 miles

SUMP PAN CORRODED

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,541 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,749 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,528 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 FCA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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