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AU03 VCC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,555 mi
Last recorded120,555 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 106,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 106,867 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,690 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 102,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 100,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,067 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Aug 2012 86,129 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,890 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,937 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 51,704 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,610 miles

All 4 tyres slightly misshapen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,127 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 VCC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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