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AU03 VGC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,524 mi
Last recorded78,524 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 78,524 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 78,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected in zone a (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust sheild lose

Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,766 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 72,766 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,850 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Slight corrosion some brake pipes

Surface corrosion some parts of underbody and components, sills etc

Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,191 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,530 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounts broken

Fail 23 Jun 2015 45,520 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounts broken

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,635 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,615 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 9,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,283 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 3,698 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 3,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,956 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,035 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,009 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 VGC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AU03 VGC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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