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AV03 HVS

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,799 mi
Last recorded50,799 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 39,719 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 9,726 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,704 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 5,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 2,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 126,353 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 126,353 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 123,656 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 123,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 121,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 112,333 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 111,746 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HVS is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVS, 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 HVS registered?

AV03 HVS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is AV03 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 HVS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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