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AV03 EVN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,750 mi
Last recorded123,750 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 123,750 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy, slightly reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm, slightly dented/deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed inner rack arm, bent/deformed badly (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy, slightly reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm, slightly dented/deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 May 2019 92,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,873 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,307 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 72,306 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,664 miles

front inner pads getting low

Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,075 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,042 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,670 miles

offside front fog lamp is cracked.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,940 miles

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

headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,940 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,952 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,032 miles

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

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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AV03 EVN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV03 EVN, 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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What year was AV03 EVN registered?

AV03 EVN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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