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AU03 OGP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,228 mi
Last recorded122,228 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 122,228 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear heatsheild deteriated and rattling

slight wear to front tyre inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,663 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,487 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2013 101,487 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,337 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs slightly corroded

rear springs corroded at the bottom

slight front brake judder

Fail 13 Dec 2012 86,337 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs slightly corroded

rear springs corroded at the bottom

slight front brake judder

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,532 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,396 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 37,396 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,425 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 13,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,036 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 OGP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OGP, 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 OGP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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