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AV03 JEU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,884 mi
Last recorded111,884 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 111,884 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 111,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,419 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 103,318 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,702 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2015 89,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 Feb 2014 83,995 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,995 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,111 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,589 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 68,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 68,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,270 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,964 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,699 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,732 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 JEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

AV03 JEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AV03 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 JEU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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