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AV03 FYL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,124 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,124 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,549 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,096 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 52,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,701 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,599 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre has cracs

Fail 31 Mar 2009 44,599 miles

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre has cracs

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,220 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 37,220 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant bottle cap has signs of leak

drivers side window not operating

boot lid not staying open

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,233 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 FYL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

Is AV03 FYL safe to buy?

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