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AO03 VTP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,678 mi
Last recorded109,678 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 109,678 miles

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

some wear and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,159 miles

Front tyres wearing edges.

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing when spinning, no roughness felt.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,660 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,660 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,289 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm (worn on inner edge)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 45,289 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm (worn on inner edge)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,403 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 VTP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

AO03 VTP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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