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AO03 FSS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,513 mi
Last recorded80,513 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FSS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,513 miles

Coil spring worn both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,512 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring worn both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,574 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,061 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,381 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,160 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,863 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,637 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,752 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,038 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,987 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,676 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 FSS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FSS, 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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What year was AO03 FSS registered?

AO03 FSS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AO03 FSS safe to buy?

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