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AV03 GTU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,478 mi
Last recorded59,478 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,478 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 59,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar D bush brackets not fully tight

Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,083 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 57,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,003 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 51,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,855 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,242 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 32,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,891 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,996 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 21,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,628 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,547 miles

no plate cracked but secure

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,739 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,024 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 48,024 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,447 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 GTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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