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AU04 KFP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,798 mi
Last recorded72,798 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 KFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 72,798 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,304 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (brake imbalance 19% at lock) (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,157 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 35,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,884 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,942 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 33,942 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,797 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,076 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,988 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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AU04 KFP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU04 KFP, 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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AU04 KFP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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