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AO03 HBH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,881 mi
Last recorded61,881 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HBH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,881 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc`suspension

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Jun 2019 61,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Low pressure ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc`suspension

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,244 miles

corrosion under vehicle

rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2017 55,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion under vehicle

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,087 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,504 miles

rear no, plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2012 28,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,762 miles

rear wiper split

wiper relay ; no auto park

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,392 miles

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,982 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 HBH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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