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AV03 GOX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,476 mi
Last recorded12,476 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 12,476 miles

Front tyres age cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2018 5,133 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2018 5,133 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 3,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016
Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,443 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,836 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,554 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,153 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 75,153 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,741 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Mar 2009 57,722 miles

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

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,552 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 42,057 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,203 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 32,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GOX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

AV03 GOX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is AV03 GOX safe to buy?

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