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AV03 KBF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,681 mi
Last recorded69,681 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,681 miles

front tyres edges worn

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,168 miles

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

bad oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 60,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

bad oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,143 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,943 miles

water leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 40,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shild loose

water leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,585 miles

water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,156 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,647 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,753 miles

NSR tyre punctured

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

OSR tyre valve leaking

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 KBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KBF, 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 KBF registered?

AV03 KBF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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