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AU03 VCG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,025 mi
Last recorded123,025 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 123,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jul 2014 98,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,589 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,881 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 75,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,004 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,003 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 55,027 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,119 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,890 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,058 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 26,643 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 VCG 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 70.6%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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