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AU52 GCV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 GCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 84,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,317 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,805 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 63,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,522 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,847 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,014 miles

O/S/F tyre has very lightly started to perish on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 3,067 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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AU52 GCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AU52 GCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 GCV registered?

AU52 GCV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is AU52 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 GCV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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