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AU03 NMM

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,573 mi
Last recorded147,573 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 NMM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 147,573 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 147,573 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 142,147 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 135,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 127,407 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 115,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 115,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,142 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

general corrosion of suspension components

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 18 Feb 2013 99,929 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,837 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 89,564 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

offside washer jet half blocked

Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,731 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2011 83,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2010 72,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,325 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,172 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 62,875 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror damage

Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,875 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror damage

Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,508 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 NMM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NMM, 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 NMM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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