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AV03 FXY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,973 mi
Last recorded129,973 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 122,635 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch fluid pipe corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 3 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,686 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 99,686 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 88,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

eml light on

Pass 8 May 2015 73,392 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2014 67,226 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

mil lamp

post cat sensor wire chafed by clip(white)

Pass 10 May 2013 59,405 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level low

Pass 5 May 2012 51,990 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked and 7 years old

Pass 12 May 2011 43,656 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2010 34,082 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 33,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 21,208 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise only slight damage to left hand side tyre outer side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,208 miles

advise only slight damage to left hand side tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 May 2009 19,891 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,702 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,789 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 10,579 miles

2 cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall not down to ply

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 FXY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FXY, 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 FXY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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