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AV03 FOP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,331 mi
Last recorded117,331 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 114,914 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 111,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 111,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,627 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,224 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all coil springs corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,711 miles

Front brake disc's worn very thin

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded through

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,286 miles

Both front brake discs are worn,and corroded on inner braking surfaces.

Both front wipers in poor condition.

Handbrake lever comes up high.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 74,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake discs are worn,and corroded on inner braking surfaces.

Both front wipers in poor condition.

Handbrake lever comes up high.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 69,027 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,421 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

rearno. plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2007 54,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,488 miles

near side wipper split

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,558 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 46,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 FOP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FOP, 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 FOP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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