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AV03 HVW

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,480 mi
Last recorded153,480 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 153,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2013 153,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2011 142,102 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front roadsprings corroded (advise replacement)

rear chassis & inner sills starting to corrode

rear roadsprings corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 142,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front roadsprings corroded (advise replacement)

rear chassis & inner sills starting to corrode

rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 126,450 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 110,480 miles

both front tyre treads low on inside edges

Pass 2 Jan 2009 93,831 miles

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,212 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 56,308 miles

SLIGHT LEAK REAR MAIN OIL SEAL

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 HVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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