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AU03 OGG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,102 mi
Last recorded61,102 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OGG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 61,102 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 61,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 56,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust down pipe blowing slightly at manifold to head

Fail 29 Apr 2016 56,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired pipe twisted when union was tightend (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust down pipe blowing slightly at manifold to head

Pass 12 May 2015 50,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 50,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 50,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,901 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Surface corrosion to O/S/R metal brake pipe

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,901 miles

Surface corrosion to O/S/R metal brake pipe

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,709 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres near legal limits

Fail 9 Apr 2013 38,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,841 miles

parking brake travel slighly high

Fail 3 Apr 2012 30,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,740 miles

both outer rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

front brakes worn

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,122 miles

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

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

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

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

centre ex mtg area weak (on exhaust)

h/b high

Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,511 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,984 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 36,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,428 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 OGG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OGG, 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 OGG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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