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AO03 HBE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,562 mi
Last recorded42,562 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,562 miles

1 x front to rear

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

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

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

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

Suspension/steering components very rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2019 42,562 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1 x front to rear

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

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

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

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

Suspension/steering components very rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexies (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 39,955 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexies (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vacuum leak under inlet Manifold

Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 34,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded and both rear at base (2.4.C.1b)

most suspension components have corrosion

Pass 29 May 2015 32,816 miles

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

some rear suspension components have corrosion

Fail 28 May 2015 32,814 miles

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

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

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

some rear suspension components have corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2014 30,505 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some suspension components have corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,505 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

some suspension components have corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers poor

Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,407 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 15,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

snow tyre fitted to nsr

Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 1,604 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 18,672 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,742 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 13,204 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 HBE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBE, 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 HBE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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