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AV03 HPU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,680 mi
Last recorded120,680 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 120,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,250 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 105,250 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,531 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Engine sump corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 19 Nov 2014 89,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

Engine sump corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,912 miles

Brake fluid level low

Engine very oily

Exhaust corroded

Front brakes badly corroded

Gearbox noisey

coolant level low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,768 miles

Both rear handbrake cables rusty.

Both rear spring bases corroded.

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Signs of front discs warped slightly on RBT.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 66,768 miles

Both rear handbrake cables rusty.

Both rear spring bases corroded.

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Signs of front discs warped slightly on RBT.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,907 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,730 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 29,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,569 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,898 miles

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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 HPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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