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AV03 HRU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,838 mi
Last recorded67,838 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,420 miles

Engine coolant leak at front of engine & water tank level low

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,524 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 8,969 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 402 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,022 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 HRU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

AV03 HRU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AV03 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 HRU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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