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AU03 VKC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,587 mi
Last recorded162,587 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 162,587 miles

Corrosion and repairs to nsr outer sill

Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and rear closing sill areas

Nsf and osr tyres cracking

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 161,993 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded badly

Fail 14 Feb 2022 161,993 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded badly

Pass 2 Feb 2021 161,749 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

General underbody corrosion

Sills corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 161,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All coil springs corroded

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

General underbody corrosion

Sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and both outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 150,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

underside and both outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 149,268 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 147,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished inner tread

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

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 147,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished inner tread

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

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 139,187 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s & o/s/r metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2015 130,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 130,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 147,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 147,231 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 139,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 139,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 123,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 109,953 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2009 95,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 83,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 73,803 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,485 miles

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

intercooler hose split

Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,774 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 53,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VKC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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