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AU03 VCJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,367 mi
Last recorded162,367 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 162,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 154,173 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r sill corroded

steering rack wet but no leak detected

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 132,150 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 132,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 117,632 miles

n s rear sill rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2011 117,504 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n s rear sill rusty

Pass 29 May 2010 104,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,317 miles

water leak pos top hose

Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,358 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 43,459 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 VCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

AU03 VCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is AU03 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 VCJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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