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AV03 HTJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,761 mi
Last recorded130,761 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 130,761 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 130,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 124,037 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE/PITT

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

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

REAR TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Fail 10 Feb 2012 124,037 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE/PITT

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

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

REAR TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 21 Jan 2011 112,169 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 84,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 69,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,019 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 38,881 miles

Nearside Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 HTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

AV03 HTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2003.

Is AV03 HTJ safe to buy?

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