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AU03 OFB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,743 mi
Last recorded41,743 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (rear end) offside looked a borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroded in several areas buyt not considered excessive

Fail 19 Jul 2017 41,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (rear end) offside looked a borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded in several areas buyt not considered excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

all brake pipes hard to access due to being greased

Fail 11 Jul 2016 40,472 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

all brake pipes hard to access due to being greased

bonnet possibly not securing on secondary catch

Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,146 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,028 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,077 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,888 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,572 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,368 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,641 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 OFB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

AU03 OFB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is AU03 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 OFB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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