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AV03 HSN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,692 mi
Last recorded60,692 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,692 miles

slight corrosion both rear sills

Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 50,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,218 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear slightly noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,217 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 40,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,196 miles

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,377 miles

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

small chip in windscreen

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 1 Sep 2012 30,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

small chip in windscreen

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 3 Sep 2011 24,413 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Aug 2010 18,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,387 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 15,387 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,081 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,184 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 39,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,094 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 HSN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HSN, 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 HSN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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