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AU03 FCD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,933 mi
Last recorded122,933 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 FCD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,933 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 122,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019
Pass 24 Feb 2018 117,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,032 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 115,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 112,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 109,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 107,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 105,267 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 109,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,285 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,087 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 56,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,925 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,650 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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AU03 FCD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU03 FCD, 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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AU03 FCD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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