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AV03 EXL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,722 mi
Last recorded91,722 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,722 miles

o/s rack arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,241 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 88,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

both rear tyres inner edges worn almost to cords

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,962 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,618 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

air bag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,618 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

air bag light on

Pass 27 May 2011 74,749 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 74,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,766 miles

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

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

coolant level low

nearside front tyre inner edge unevenly worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge unevenly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,677 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,532 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 EXL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

AV03 EXL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2003.

Is AV03 EXL safe to buy?

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