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AU03 TOA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

24,540 mi
Last recorded24,540 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 TOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 24,540 miles

Nearside Front cuts in tyre tread

Nearside Rear cut in tyre tread

Offside Front cuts in tyre tread

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear coil springs corroded

reverse lights not working

slight play in both front inner steering rack arms

vehicle underbody corroded and outer sills covered

Fail 8 Oct 2020 24,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cuts in tyre tread

Nearside Rear cut in tyre tread

Offside Front cuts in tyre tread

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake discs in poor condition

both front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear coil springs corroded

reverse lights not working

slight play in both front inner steering rack arms

vehicle underbody corroded and outer sills covered

Pass 2 Aug 2018 22,203 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills covered

chip in zone a windowscreen

exhaust system corroded and front flexi deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

rear heat shield insecure

rear high level stop lamp not all bulbs working

reverse light not working

slight play in both inner steering rack arms

underbody corroded

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 22,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust flexi outer casing detoriated

gearbox has minor oil leak

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 22,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust flexi outer casing detoriated

gearbox has minor oil leak

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 19,229 miles

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

gearbox has signs of a minor leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 15,903 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 15,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)

fuel filler pipe corroded

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 11,896 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Sill trims fitted,outer sills not tested.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 11,896 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Sill trims fitted,outer sills not tested.

Pass 9 May 2013 9,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 22 Apr 2013 9,836 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 7,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,970 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,440 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,712 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing off on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,712 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 29,854 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 TOA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 TOA, 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 TOA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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