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AV03 HVG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,945 mi
Last recorded138,945 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 138,945 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 138,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 130,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 130,006 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 120,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 111,105 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 111,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,180 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,178 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 68,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,617 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,617 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,757 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,007 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,743 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 24,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 HVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVG, 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 HVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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