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AU03 VFK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,450 mi
Last recorded112,450 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,450 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on underside in places

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plate delaminating

n/side front tyre worn on edges

n/side front wheel buckled on inside

o/side rear outer sill corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2015 112,450 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake pipes corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on underside in places

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plate delaminating

n/side front tyre worn on edges

n/side front wheel buckled on inside

o/side rear outer sill corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,595 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

brake fluid leval low

corrosion on underside in places

o/side front pads low discs poor condition

o/side rear outer sill getting thin in places

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 16 Jun 2014 103,595 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

brake fluid leval low

corrosion on underside in places

o/side front pads low discs poor condition

o/side front wiper split at ends

o/side rear outer sill getting thin in places

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,360 miles

Brake fluid level low

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake fluid level low

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,397 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 89,397 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,065 miles

n/s front wing damaged lower rear corner

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,698 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 62,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,549 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 VFK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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