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AV03 HVA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,088 mi
Last recorded92,088 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion to rear upper suspension components

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 90,712 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure unlikeley to be detached

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,495 miles

both rear sill backs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2021 84,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear sill backs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2020 83,459 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads

front number plate dis figured

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2020 83,459 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads

front number plate dis figured

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 80,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Fail 8 Feb 2018 77,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked To Cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked To Cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,564 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,590 miles

Offside Front tyre light cracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking outer wall / treads

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from flex pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,933 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 69,933 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,848 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,500 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,916 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,450 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,604 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,702 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 HVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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