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AO03 FDF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,629 mi
Last recorded105,629 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,629 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 105,629 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb insecure (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,043 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,935 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 20 Jun 2017 94,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AND LOWER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 26 May 2016 89,851 miles

Off side rear tyre perishing

Under body rusted

Fail 24 May 2016 89,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Off side rear tyre perishing

Under body rusted

Pass 28 May 2015 83,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tempairy repair to offside wing mirror

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 83,741 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tempairy repair to offside wing mirror

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 77,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 71,008 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2013 70,947 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system rusty

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,493 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,675 miles

child seat fitting n/s/rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fixings

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,991 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,922 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 FDF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FDF, 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 FDF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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