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AV03 HSY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,634 mi
Last recorded64,634 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 64,624 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,504 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 56,504 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,897 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,612 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,612 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,276 miles

slight corrosion on some steel brake lines

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,198 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,901 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 40,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,712 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,010 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 23,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HSY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

AV03 HSY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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