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AO03 NVU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,428 mi
Last recorded47,428 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 47,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 45,757 miles

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

Coil spring worn both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower outer mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre walls have thin surface cracks

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 21 May 2018 45,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring worn both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower outer mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre walls have thin surface cracks

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 17 May 2017 41,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,828 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,133 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,712 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,712 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 30,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 30,410 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 28,422 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 5,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,890 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,153 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 NVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey 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 NVU, 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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What year was AO03 NVU registered?

AO03 NVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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