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AO03 HPC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,169 mi
Last recorded181,169 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 181,169 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2013 167,544 miles

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

nearside front outer wall has a cut in th sidewall but not deep enough to expose the ply/cord

Fail 16 Sep 2013 167,535 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/s/f tyre outer wall has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to expose the ply/cord

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 157,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 144,612 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 144,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 130,564 miles

front brake discs wearing low front brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Aug 2010 130,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs wearing low front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 117,128 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2008 98,722 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,828 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 HPC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 HPC registered?

AO03 HPC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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