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AV03 EWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,059 mi
Last recorded88,059 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front fog light lens missing

Fail 26 Feb 2020 88,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front fog light lens missing

Pass 23 Feb 2019 85,227 miles

Offside Front fog lamp sharp edges

Offside mirror glass some damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi outer corroded and split

Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,839 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 72,839 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,830 miles

Front exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,583 miles

Centre exhaust pipe deteriorated

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 61,583 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust pipe deteriorated

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,496 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,075 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,725 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,347 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 25,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off-side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,574 miles

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2006 12,992 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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AV03 EWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWJ, 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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AV03 EWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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