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AV03 FSA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,354 mi
Last recorded162,354 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 162,354 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insecure.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 20%.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 162,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insecure.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 20%.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 151,447 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level low.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

off and near side rear service brakes show fluctuation.

rear parking brake shows a low overall performance effort of 19%

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 30 Jan 2016 151,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

off and near side rear service brakes show fluctuation.

rear parking brake shows a low overall performance effort of 19%

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 144,014 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn to 3 mm.

Fail 17 Jan 2015 144,014 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn to 3 mm.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 135,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front service brakes show imbalance.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front service brake shows fluctuation.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 135,633 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front service brakes show imbalance.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front service brake shows fluctuation.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 129,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front service brakes show run-out.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

off side front headlamp beam image weak.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 120,058 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 120,058 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 110,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,441 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 104,564 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear tyres slightly mis-shapen

Pass 2 May 2009 89,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 73,153 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 56,493 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,493 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,645 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 FSA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FSA, 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 FSA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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