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AO03 VTC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,839 mi
Last recorded174,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 174,839 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 169,546 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 164,678 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 164,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 159,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 150,487 miles

Clutch rubber missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2017 144,148 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 144,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 137,073 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 128,952 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 128,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2014 123,306 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 May 2014 123,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,710 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 112,537 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 112,537 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both side front wishbone rear bushs started to wear

both side rear tyres started to wear

corosion on brake pipes

corosion on springs and shockers

discs started to wear

oil leak

slight play on rack arms

Pass 27 Apr 2011 100,958 miles

both rear treads inner shoulders wearing uneven poss.due to shockers beginning to weaken not leaking+bounce test ok

tracking check req.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 100,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear treads inner shoulders wearing uneven poss.due to shockers beginning to weaken not leaking+bounce test ok

tracking check req.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,407 miles

f/n/s tread inner shoulder worn off

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Apr 2010 88,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

f/n/s tread inner shoulder worn off

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,937 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 66,156 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 66,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,394 miles

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

o/s/f tread shoulders worn +n/s/f inner shoulder worn tracking check req.+rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,236 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 VTC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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