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AU03 TNF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,046 mi
Last recorded130,046 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 130,046 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer de-laminated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 129,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer de-laminated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 121,870 miles

All tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 121,870 miles

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

All tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,519 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,187 miles

Park brake perfrmance at minimum limit

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ajoining pipe poor (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ajoining pipe poor (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ajoining flexy ferule coroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Park brake perfrmance at minimum limit

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,372 miles

Poor condition of rear brake discs may be cause of reduced performance of rear service and park brake

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,372 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Poor condition of rear brake discs may be cause of reduced performance of rear service and park brake

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,799 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to wear limit, n/s/r measured ON limit

Rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,814 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 52,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 47,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,917 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,917 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,038 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 TNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 TNF registered?

AU03 TNF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AU03 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 TNF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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