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AO03 FDK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,507 mi
Last recorded137,507 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 137,507 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2019 132,606 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 132,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 128,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

offside headlight in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2018 128,068 miles

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

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)

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

offside headlight in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper linkage stiff

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 109,263 miles

rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,149 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,961 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,484 miles

Advise chips in screen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,379 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,939 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 FDK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FDK, 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 FDK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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