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AV03 FRK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 134,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 118,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,171 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

unable to inspect rear seats and seat belts due to seats being folded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,857 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,147 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2010 59,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,548 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,687 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 45,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 May 2007 31,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,013 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,563 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 FRK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

AV03 FRK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AV03 FRK safe to buy?

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