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AU03 VKR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,496 mi
Last recorded164,496 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VKR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 164,496 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded enclosed panel to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonet (6.2.B.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s complete outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

unable to test rear belts seats folded down and full of customers items

rear boot struts

Pass 9 May 2017 159,908 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 159,863 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 150,674 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 150,674 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 144,099 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)

Fail 8 May 2015 144,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 7 May 2014 137,358 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 137,350 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 130,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 120,116 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 1 May 2012 120,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in rack

Pass 4 May 2011 112,292 miles

heat shield fell on centre exhaust

Fail 4 May 2011 112,292 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

heat shield fell on centre exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2010 103,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 93,441 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2008 85,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 85,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 78,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,946 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 VKR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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