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AV03 FYF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,067 mi
Last recorded93,067 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,524 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 84,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 84,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,484 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,626 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,645 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,226 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,896 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,429 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)

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 FYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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