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AV03 JCU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,506 mi
Last recorded66,506 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,506 miles

Corroded on the body of the vehicle

Lower Slight oil leaking coming from engine

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake linecorroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Lower Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak under the car ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 61,440 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,443 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 51,442 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,788 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 4 Feb 2014 41,737 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,335 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,982 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 12,369 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 12,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 4,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,236 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 54,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,026 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 45,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has wear on both edges

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,503 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,983 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 JCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JCU, 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 JCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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