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AU03 VBP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,637 mi
Last recorded67,637 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,637 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 67,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,901 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 58,901 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,459 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2015 46,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 18 Dec 2013 41,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,820 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 39,700 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,416 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,947 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,278 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,458 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 VBP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

AU03 VBP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is AU03 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 VBP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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