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AO03 NYV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,421 mi
Last recorded194,421 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 194,421 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 187,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 177,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 170,412 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 170,412 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2015 163,652 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 156,032 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 147,275 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 140,523 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 133,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 124,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 107,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 79,673 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,270 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 49,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NYV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

AO03 NYV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2003.

Is AO03 NYV safe to buy?

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