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AV03 FXB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,880 mi
Last recorded47,880 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 47,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,687 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,556 miles

Front Coil springs corroding

Rear Coil springs corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2016 32,556 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Coil springs corroding

Rear Coil springs corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,170 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 28,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 24,268 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,392 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 18,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 13,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2012 13,240 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2011 7,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2011 7,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs marked

Fail 9 Apr 2010 3,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs marked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,877 miles

o/s/r shock weak

BOTH rear tyres distorting

engine sump pos leaking

n/s/r shock weak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 46,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH rear tyres distorting

engine sump pos leaking

n/s/r shock weak

o/s/r shock weak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,001 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2006 27,558 miles

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

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 FXB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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