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AU03 HTN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,242 mi
Last recorded143,242 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 143,242 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 143,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 134,335 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 134,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 125,278 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 117,200 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 117,177 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 107,922 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 1 May 2012 107,922 miles

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

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 5 May 2011 91,060 miles

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

nsf wheel buckled

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,495 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,402 miles

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

wiper blades showing yellow wear indicators

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 36,508 miles

BOTTOM UNDERTRAY BROCKEN

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

REAR BOOT TRIM LOOSE

REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM

TOP AND BOTTOM UNDERTRAY FITTED

WATER MARKS ON NUMBER PLATES

Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,508 miles

BOTTOM UNDERTRAY BROCKEN

REAR BOOT TRIM LOOSE

REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM

TOP AND BOTTOM UNDERTRAY FITTED

WATER MARKS ON NUMBER PLATES

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,665 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 HTN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU03 HTN, 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 AU03 HTN registered?

AU03 HTN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is AU03 HTN safe to buy?

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