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AO03 NVL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,161 miles

NSF TYRE AGED

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

OSF TYRE AGED

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE ADJUSTMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA - ADVISE WELD REPAIR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 57,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NAIL IN NSR TYRE - PUNCTURE

NSF TYRE AGED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

OSF TYRE AGED

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE ADJUSTMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA - ADVISE WELD REPAIR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,317 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 51,316 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,549 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,748 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,281 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 8,203 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,087 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 32,029 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 32,029 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 heat sheild loose

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,696 miles

n/s/f tyre tred cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

rear no.plate starting to peel

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,938 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 24,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,944 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,571 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 NVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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