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AV03 FYS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,926 mi
Last recorded97,926 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,926 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear trailing arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 60,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,348 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes are slightly uneven when applying and releasing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,352 miles

front brakes release slightly unevenly

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slighty rough when spun

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,211 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,192 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 10,300 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,630 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 6,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 5,416 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 FYS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FYS, 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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What year was AV03 FYS registered?

AV03 FYS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is AV03 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 FYS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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