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AO03 HCH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,557 mi
Last recorded22,557 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HCH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 22,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 19,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,324 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 15,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 12,269 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 8,498 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 4,977 miles

BOTH FRONT VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F TYRE PERISHING SIDEWALL

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 4,977 miles

BOTH FRONT VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

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

O/S/F TYRE PERISHING SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Mar 2013 1,403 miles

FRONT VENTED DISCS SOME WEAR/LIPPING

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,452 miles

front brake disc low

front brake pads low

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,145 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,716 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 17,785 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 14,696 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 HCH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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