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AO03 NVA

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,262 mi
Last recorded81,262 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 81,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 81,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,907 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 74,907 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 65,949 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 65,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,546 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 59,805 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,576 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 58,576 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,789 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,178 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,882 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 42,882 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,903 miles

catalyst internals loose

Fail 4 Aug 2012 40,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

catalyst internals loose

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,614 miles

tyres worn low and perrished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,159 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,010 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,716 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 NVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NVA, 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 NVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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