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AV03 FSE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,402 mi
Last recorded137,402 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 137,402 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 132,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 124,427 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,634 miles

bad oil leak

exhaust corroding

front brake pads becoming worn

Fail 30 Oct 2015 114,620 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

bad oil leak

exhaust corroding

front brake pads becoming worn

re-set internal light adjuster

Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,791 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres uneven wear

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 96,376 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Oct 2013 96,376 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,916 miles

195/60/15

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 85,916 miles

195/60/15

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 75,209 miles

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge, and has started to perish on side walls

o/s wiper blade bars insecure, these can damage screen if left unchecked

o/s/r tyre has 2 nails in the tread area. this is also worm low and has started to perish

oil leak from engine oil filter

Fail 1 Oct 2011 75,209 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge, and has started to perish on side walls

o/s wiper blade bars insecure, these can damage screen if left unchecked

o/s/r tyre has 2 nails in the tread area. this is also worm low and has started to perish

oil leak from engine oil filter

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,422 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 59,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,145 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,651 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,544 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 FSE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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